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Monday November 9th, 2026
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Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 332.11/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields were quoted steady to higher on selected tenors, dealers said.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open lower; ASPI slips 0.10-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Renuka Holdings, Pan Asia Banking, and Browns Inv

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.90/332.05 to US dollar spot, bond yields recover

Bond yields closed steady to lower on selected tenors

October 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise on shorter term, less bills sold

80.61 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 100 billion

October 21, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka stocks close down on Friday; ASPI falls 0.62-pct

Softlogic Finance proposes 5-for-12 rights issue at 2.50 rupees per share to raise 1.00 billion rupees

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The ratings have been withdrawn for commercial reasons.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
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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’s People's Leasing and Finance to list 13.75-pct debentures

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved the listing in principle.

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open higher on Friday morning

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Haycarb, Melstacorp, Hayleys, Commercial Bank and HNB

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.90/331.25 to US dollar spot, bond yields recover

Bond yields extended recovery as rates dropped on buying interest, dealers said.

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.50/90 to US dollar spot, bond yields recover

Bond yields eased off, dealers said.

September 17, 2026 1 min read

Stocks down on Thursday, capital goods lead turnover

September 17, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs10bn Treasury bills after auction

bringing the total of bills sold this week to 70.01 billion rupees.

September 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge up; DFCC debenture issue over-subscribed

Positive contributors to the ASPI were John Keells Holdings, RIL Property, Hemas Holdings, Citizens Development Business

September 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 332.00/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields consolidate

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 327.50 buying, 336.50 selling

September 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise across maturities, Rs70bn sold

September 17, 2026 1 min read

Stocks down on Wednesday closing, food and beverage leads turnover

September 16, 2026 1 min read