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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.60/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

At the end of September, the rupee had depreciated by 6.3 percent against the US dollar on a year-to-date basis.

October 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Singer, Carson Cumberbatch, LOLC Holdings and Commercial Bank

October 1, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open up, ASPI gains 0.43-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Company, CDB, Commercial Bank and Carson Cumberbatch

October 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.65/80 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped, dealers said.

October 1, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise on shorter term, less bills sold

80.61 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 100 billion

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI sheds 0.28-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Distilleries, PGP Glass Ceylon, Singer), Hatton National Bank, and Asiri Hospital

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
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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
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka rupee at 336.35/50 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

July 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.00/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

Rs. 120,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on July 15.

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on Tuesday, banks lead turnover

Market turnover was 1.089 billion rupees. Banks led turnover with 221.1 million rupees.

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge lower in midday trade

Melstacorp, LOLC and HNB saw selling

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 336.30/50 to US dollar spot, bond yields slightly higher

Rs. 120,000 million Treasury bills are to be issued through an auction on July 15.

July 14, 2026 1 min read

BPPL’s Beira Brush to buy Ravi Industries’ customer base for Rs300mn

The payment will be spread over 5 years, linked to revenue from the acquired base and trademarks,

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells Rs150bn in 2030, 2034 and 2037 bonds

All offered bonds sold

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank to list 13.25-pct debentures

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved the listing in principle.

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 336.00/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.

July 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks back in red, banks see selling

Analysts said that the market reflected the newly escalated situation in West Asia

July 13, 2026 2 min read