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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs8bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold in the week to 88 billion rupees.

October 9, 2026 1 min read

Foreign investors buy Sri Lanka rupee bonds after selling for two weeks

Sri Lanka has enjoyed total inflow of around 57.5 billion rupees into rupee bonds this year through Oct 1.

October 8, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.95/331.00 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down 1.38-pct; LMF crossing pushes turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB Life, Renuka Holdings, Odel, and Hayleys

October 8, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka stocks flat, ASPI moves marginal 0.02-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank

Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank to raise Rs13.8bn in rights issue

3 new shares for every 22 shares held as of November 18

Stocks up on Wednesday midday, capital goods lead turnover

August 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 334.45/55 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped drastically, dealers said.

August 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 334.50/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed steady compared to the previous close after dropping intraday, dealers said.

August 11, 2026 1 min read

Stocks close flat on Tuesday, diversified financials lead turnover

August 11, 2026 1 min read

Singer June quarter profit jumps 44-pct to Rs2.15bn

August 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$348.6mn in July as rupee stabilizes

CB has bough US$905 million from the market on a net basis in the first seven months of 2026

August 11, 2026 1 min read

Stocks up on Tuesday morning, diversified financials lead turnover

August 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee stronger at 334.90/335.00 to US dollar spot, bond yields continue decline

Bond yields extend decline

August 11, 2026 1 min read

Stocks close up on Monday, retail shares lead turnover

August 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Royal Ceramics' June quarter profit jumps 56-pct to Rs1.80bn

August 10, 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

Foreign investors buy over US$216mn worth of Sri Lanka rupee bonds in eight weeks

They have bought net Rs.51.5bn so far this year

August 10, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.35/45 to US dollar spot, bond yields dip

Bond yields closed down on the shorter tenors dealers said.

August 7, 2026 1 min read

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