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Sri Lanka stocks trend up; PABC, Aitken Spence debt draws interest

October 2, 2026 2 min read

Lanka Walltiles to raise Rs5bn via rights issue, merge plantation unit

The company said it will absorb its wholly owned plantation subsidiary, “immediately after completing the Rights Issue...

October 2, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.65/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

Stocks opened up

October 2, 2026 1 min read

Fitch upgrades Bank of Ceylon's IDRs to B-‌, VR to b-‌

October 2, 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

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

Sri Lanka stocks fall as West Asia tensions rise, oil prices weigh

"Fund flow continues to shift from equities to fixed income amidst the higher interest rates."

July 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka DFCC Bank debentures rated ‘BBB+(EXP)(lka)’ by Fitch

The debentures include a non-viability clause whereby they will convert to ordinary voting shares upon trigger event

July 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down as Hormuz tensions escalate

Turnover was 325 million rupees.

July 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 336.20/30 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 331.80 buying, 340.80 selling

July 20, 2026 1 min read

Foreigners buy US$23.2mn worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds in last week

Sri Lanka witnessed a net inflow of over Rs.55.2 billion rupees (US$167.2 million) in last four straight weeks

July 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.15/25 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up slightly

Bond yields edged up slightly on selected tenors, dealers said.

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover hits 52-week low

Market turnover was 722.6 million rupees

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Stocks down on Friday morning, banks lead turnover

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs12bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 132 billion rupees.

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 336.26/30 to US dollar spot, bond yields broadly steady

Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.

July 17, 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
I-m SLIBOR - -
Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs15bn Treasury bonds after auction

Bringing the total of bonds sold in the week to 165 billion

July 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.25/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields broadly steady

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 331.80 buying, 340.80 selling;

July 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up on Thursday, banks lead turnover

July 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks up on Thursday morning, banks lead turnover

July 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 336.30/45 to US dollar spot, bond yields broadly steady

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 331.80 buying, 340.80 selling

July 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.30/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 331.80 buying, 340.80 selling;

July 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close flat on Wednesday, banks lead turnover

Cargills , Haycarb and John Keells Holdings bolstered ASPI

July 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields down, Rs120bn sold

All 3 bills are available on tap.

July 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank to list 13.25-pct green bonds

Basel III compliant, tier 2, listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable 5 year and 7 year green bonds

July 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks show positivity on Wednesday, banks lead turnover

July 15, 2026 1 min read