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Monday November 9th, 2026
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Fitch rates Sri Lanka Sampath Bank's Rs10bn debenture issue A(lka)

The proposed debentures, which will mature in five and seven years, will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 14, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks continue to slide, ASPI drops 0.14-pct

Market turnover was 318.20 million rupees.

October 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.00/10 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

An auction of 90,000 million rupees Treasury bills is scheduled on October 14.

October 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells Rs80.69bn in 2029, 2031 and 2036 bonds

The issue offered 100 billion rupees

October 13, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka rupee at 332.25/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

An auction of 100,000 million rupees Treasury bills is due on October 28.

Sri Lanka's LAUGFS Gas explores sale, investment options for Hambantota terminal

Options under consideration include commercial collaboration. investment and potential disposal of part or all

Sri Lanka’s Hemas aims 15-pct foreign revenue by 2030 with Kenyan Twiga acquisition

Hemas acquired 75% of Kenya-based Twiga for US$16.1 million

August 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.10/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Rupee improved further

August 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on Wednesday as ASPI dips 0.29-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Richard Pieris, Hayleys , CTC, Hemas

August 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields continue drop, Rs140bn sold

August 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge down Wednesday midday, banks lead turnover

August 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon to raise Rs10bn with debenture sale

Floating rate, calculated as the 12 months Net Treasury Bill rate plus 2.00% per annum.

August 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 331.62/68 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Rs. 140,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on 19 th August

August 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 331.90/332.00 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields held broadly steady, dealers said.

August 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close lower on global jitters, profit-taking

Sampath Bank, Dialog, CTC weighed down ASPI

August 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks drop 0.20-pct in Tuesday morning trade

Ambeon, Dockyard, Prime Lands boosted ASPI

August 18, 2026 1 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka's SLT Mobitel June quarter profit rises 55-pct to Rs3.53bn

The group recorded basic earnings of 1.96 rupees per share for the three-month period.

August 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.00/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields held broadly steady, dealers said.

August 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hemas enters Kenya with $16.2mn stationery firm acquisition

Subsidiary Atlas Axillia Company, has acquired a majority stake of 75 percent in Twiga Stationers & Printers Limited

August 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's ASPI edges down slightly while blue chips gain

Top positive contributors to the ASPI were Sampath Bank, Dialog, Commercial Bank, Melstacorp

August 17, 2026 1 min read

Fitch affirms Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank at AA-(lka); Outlook stable

The rating reflects predominantly domestic operations and direct and indirect sovereign exposure,

August 17, 2026 5 min read

Lion Brewery June quarter profit jumps 18-pct to Rs2.81bn

The group recorded basic earnings of 35.08 rupees per share for the three-month period.

August 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Softlogic Holdings June quarter loss widens 5-pct to Rs2.79bn

Bottom line remained pressured by a 98 percent increase in the change in insurance contract liabilities

August 17, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks continue rise, food and beverage leads turnover

Colombo Stock Exchange indices were trading up on Monday morning

August 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee stronger at 332.70/80 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Rates held broadly steady amidst further consolidation

August 17, 2026 1 min read

Dialog Axiata June quarter profit jumps 100-pct to Rs10.11bn

The group recorded basic earnings of 1.10 rupees per share for the three-month period.

August 17, 2026 2 min read