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Sri Lanka stocks open higher; ASPI gains 0.21-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Richard Pieris, Dialog, and Vallibel Finance

October 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 332.35/42 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Stocks opened up

October 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 332.20/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields closed steady to higher on selected tenors,

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 1-pct, turnover at Rs1.1bn

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Ceylon Tobacco, The Kandy Hotels Company, Asia Asset Finance, and Resus Energy

October 22, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka stocks open up, ASPI gains 0.18-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, LOLC Holdings, Singer Sri Lanka, and Ceylon Cold Stores

Sri Lanka Sunshine Holdings Sept quarter net profit surges 80-pct to Rs1.45bn

The group posted basic earnings per share of Rs. 0.74 for the second quarter (Q2), compared to Rs. 0.41 a year earlier.

Sri Lanka’s WindForce submits winning bids for 28MW battery storage projects

Diya Janani, Kebitigollewa Solar Power, Vydexa, Solar Universe, Sooryashakthi, and Solar One Ceylon

September 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Bank to raise up to Rs5bn with debenture sale

September 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open up, ASPI gains 0.18-pct

September 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.15/30 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.

September 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs6bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 66 billion rupees.

September 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.30/55 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed steady to higher, dealers said.

September 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on cautious trading; turnover at Rs1.3bn

The market remained fairly neutral as yesterday’s gains held, with investors displaying caution due to global developm...

September 24, 2026 1 min read

Fitch affirms Sri Lanka's Ceat Kelani at 'AA+(lka)'; Outlook Stable

The Stable Outlook reflects Fitch's expectation that CKH will maintain its market position amid rising input costs and i

September 24, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open higher; materials lead turnover

People’s Leasing & Finance announced that its debenture issue to raise up to 10 billion rupees was oversubscribed

September 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.00/80 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields edged up slightly, dealers said.

September 24, 2026 1 min read
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Latest Last
US Dollar 331.7485 330.8514
UK Pound 443.7468 438.3450
Euro 372.5204 371.0168
Yen 2.0969 2.0916
Aus Dollar 233.0533 231.1659
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4948 3.4202
Korean Won 0.2499 0.2479
Oman Rial 861.6397 859.3320
Saudi Riyal 88.4403 88.0955
UAE Dirham 90.3209 90.0766
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 5,656.91 -0.43%
CSE All Share 19,927.30 -0.28%
Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 329.50/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields closed lower, dealers said.

September 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s ASPI closes up on positive sentiment after rating hike

Brokers said the day's movement was a continuation of the previous session's momentum.

September 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise across maturities, Rs60bn sold

The 6 and 12 month bills are available on tap.

September 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 329.05/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped drastically, dealers said.

September 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks rise at midday as materials lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank, Hemas Holdings, Hatton National Bank

September 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 329.30/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields closed lower, dealers said.

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks beat early slump after sovereign rating upgrade

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Access Engineering, Overseas Realty, Dialog Axiata and HNB

September 22, 2026 2 min read

Vidullanka, India’s Skipper lowest bidder for Sri Lanka Rs5bn transmission line project

Construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV transmission lines

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.80/90 to US dollar spot, bond yields slightly up

Bond yields edged up dealers said.

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trade up: HNB and SLT lead early gains

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Hatton National Bank, Ceylon Cold Stores , and Sri Lanka Telecom

September 22, 2026 1 min read