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Sri Lanka’s SEC urges public not to deposit, invest in Quantum AI Limited  

Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks slip on open, ASPI sheds 0.24-pct

Market turnover was 124.93 million rupees.

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise marginally, Rs80bn sold

Treasury bill yields rose slightly on the shorter tenors

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 331.00/15 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields held steady, dealers said.

October 8, 2026 1 min read

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
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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 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

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