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Sri Lanka's Softlogic Finance plans Rs1bn rights issue 

To strengthen Tier 1 Capital and expand lending portfolio, particularly in vehicle financing

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 331.00/25 to US dollar spot, bond yields lower

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 326.50 buying, 335.50 selling;

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings debenture sale oversubscribed

Issue attracted demand for its 5-year options, particularly for Type A debentures offering a fixed interest rate of 13%

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open marginally up on Monday; ASPI at 21,070

Positive contributors to the indices included Dialog Axiata, Prime Lands Residencies, Industrial Asphalts, Ceylon Land

September 21, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka secures $1.35mn mini hydro contract in Fiji

Vidullanka will execute the commissioning of a 100-kilowatt (kW) mini hydro facility located at Buca Village in Fiji

Ajith Medis to head Sri Lanka's SMB Finance

Professor Ajith Medis has extensive experience in academia, financial services, business strategy, and management.

Fitch rates Nations Trust Bank's proposed Rs15bn debentures BBB+(lka)

Will have maturities of five, seven and 10 years, will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange

June 15, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up following US-Iran deal

Turnover was 1.81 million rupees.

June 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Alliance Finance withdraws debenture issue

Due to prevailing adverse market conditions.

June 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee 332/334 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Market rallied after Pakistan announced a deal between the US and Iran, dealers said.

June 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.50/336 to US dollar spot, bond yields down

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 331.6500 buying, 337.00 selling

June 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up after Trump cancels strikes on Iran

“Market sentiment was positive today, driven by US President Donald Trump saying he will not go ahead with the bombing...

June 12, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sells Rs92.55bn in 2030 and 2032 bonds

Bids for 2037 bond were not accepted

June 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up, interest in real estate pushes turnover

Banks rally

June 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 335.50/336.00 to US dollar, bond yields drop

Bond yields rallied on optimism around a US-Iran deal.

June 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs3.51bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 75.254 billion rupees.

June 12, 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 rupee closes at 336/337 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 328.00 buying, 337.00 selling

June 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down amid banking losses

Market turnover was 1.67 billion rupees.

June 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel faces trading suspension amid audit disclaimer

Stems from its inability to conclude a proposed debt restructuring for its operational subsidiaries

June 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Asia Asset Finance to raise Rs1.5bn in rights issue

4 new ordinary voting shares for every 11 existing

June 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 333/335 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 328.00 buying, 337.00 selling;

June 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise further, less bills sold

71.74 billion rupees bills sold of an offered 140 billion.

June 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.25/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 326.5000 buying, 335.50 selling;

June 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 1.6 billion rupees.

June 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up, capital goods lead turnover

June 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee up after CB cuts exporter dollar conversion date, bond yields lower

An auction of 140 million rupees treasury bills was ongoing.

June 10, 2026 1 min read