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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs2.2bn Treasury bills after auction

The issue offered 100 billion

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka NDB Sept quarter profit down 21-pct to Rs.2.8bn

The Bank said its financial fraud is being thoroughly investigated

October 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Asia Asset Finance to raise Rs2bn in debenture sale

The company proposes to have the debentures listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Vallibel One ups stake in The Fortress Resorts

Vallibel One's shareholding in The Fortress Resorts PLC is 53.89 percent.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

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
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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
I-m SLIBOR - -
Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds amid depreciation 

The rupee fell around 1 percent last week

September 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.75/90 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

Bond yields closed steady to lower

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close lower; ASPI drops 0.37-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Aitken Spence, Nations Trust Bank, and HNB Life

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Softlogic Finance plans Rs1bn rights issue 

To strengthen Tier 1 Capital and expand lending portfolio, particularly in vehicle financing

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 331.00/25 to US dollar spot, bond yields lower

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 326.50 buying, 335.50 selling;

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings debenture sale oversubscribed

Issue attracted demand for its 5-year options, particularly for Type A debentures offering a fixed interest rate of 13%

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open marginally up on Monday; ASPI at 21,070

Positive contributors to the indices included Dialog Axiata, Prime Lands Residencies, Industrial Asphalts, Ceylon Land

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Fitch affirms and withdraws Capital Alliance Investment Grade Fund

The ratings have been withdrawn for commercial reasons.

September 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.75/331.25 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped, dealers said.

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge up on Friday to close mixed week; ASPI at 21,056

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp, Hayleys

September 18, 2026 2 min read