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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs14bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 154 billion rupees.

August 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 333.50/65 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped further, dealers said.

August 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's JXG to buy Continental Insurance from Melstacorp for Rs5.14bn

To buy 100 percent of the shares in Continental Insurance Lanka Limited for 5,144,636,012 rupees.

August 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks lead turnover

Market turnover was 2.78 billion rupees. Banks led turnover with 1.07 billion rupees.

August 13, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka stocks end the week up, ASPI driven by Melstacorp, banks, CTC

Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, Dialog Axiata, Nations Trust Bank and Ceylon Tobacco Company boosted ASPI

Sri Lanka's CTC June quarter profit rises 4-pct to Rs7.69bn

The company recorded earnings of 41.07 rupees per share for the three-month period, up from 39.32 rupees

Sri Lanka stocks end the week high

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Commercial Credit shares traded at Rs100.50-113 in 95mn block sale

The disposal of 95,390,500 shares, which were the Singaporean company’s entire stake, amounted to 29.99 percent of Com...

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lankan companies integrate AI platforms to drive Colombo tourism, events

AI-driven capabilities designed to optimize market engagement and operational efficiency.

August 7, 2026 2 min read

PickMe launches Colombo Connect, Lotus Tower as digital gateway 

The goal is to encourage visitors to stay longer in the capital, potentially generating over Rs30bn in economic activity

August 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks continue to trend up, diversified financials lead turnover

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 335.48/55 to US dollar spot, bond yields dip

Bond yields dipped on the shorter tenors dealers said.

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.55/80 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

August 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs14bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 154 billion rupees.

August 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up following record Commercial Credit share sale

Market turnover reached a 2026 high of 12.24 billion rupees.

August 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka bourse turnover boosted by Commercial Credit Rs9bn trade

Largest book-built trade in CSE history

August 6, 2026 1 min read
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US Dollar 336.1698 337.0431
UK Pound 445.0216 444.3239
Euro 383.3680 382.7461
Yen 2.0663 2.0830
Aus Dollar 231.5874 231.8182
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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Indian Rupee 3.5512 3.5703
Korean Won 0.2160 0.2177
Oman Rial 873.1683 875.4139
Saudi Riyal 89.4735 89.7513
UAE Dirham 91.5246 91.7623
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,206.51 +0.02%
CSE All Share 22,243.70 -0.09%
Turnover Rs 1070.24 million 1911.34 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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Sri Lanka stocks trend up, turnover boosted by Commercial Credit trade

August 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel files for liquidation

Decision to wind up was taken only once all those alternatives were exhausted, rejected, and/or deemed to be incapable

August 6, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 335.40/50 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge lower

Bond yields edged lower on selected tenors while the rest of the yield curve held steady, dealers said.

August 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields dip, Rs140bn sold

All 3 bills are available on tap

August 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.55/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields down

Bond yields closed lower dealers said.

August 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up on institutional and high-net-worth interest

Cargills block trade drives turnover to Rs 8.47Bn

August 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 335.55/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped as market liquidity remained elevated and as global markets positioned for an imminent US-Iran deal,

August 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.70/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Rs 140,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on August 5.

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, retailing leads turnover

Market turnover was 2.96 billion rupees.

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Fitch affirms and withdraws Sri Lanka Lion Brewery's rating

Fitch has withdrawn the ratings of Lion for commercial reasons,

August 4, 2026 3 min read