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Sri Lanka rupee at 330.70/331.20 to US dollar spot, bond yields lower

Bond yields were quoted steady to lower on selected tenors, dealers said.

September 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 330.70/331.00 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

Rupee weakened further

September 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks down, ASPI drops 0.24-pct in Rs2.2bn turnover session

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Sampath Bank, Watawala Plantations, SMB Finance, and Lion Brewery

September 15, 2026 1 min read

Industrial Asphalts buyout falls through as Sri Lanka regulator blocks share transfer

The joint offer by Arcasia Investment & Trading (Pvt) Ltd and ATX Partners (Pvt) Ltd closed on September 12

September 15, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s LOLC says People’s Bank facility fully cash-secured

The local-currency borrowing is secured against a US dollar deposit maintained with People’s Bank itself.

Sri Lanka’s Galadari Colombo to reopen as Radisson Blu in Q4 2026

The 450+ room hotel overlooking Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean is currently undergoing refurbishment.

Sri Lanka rupee 331.50/332.00 to US dollar spot 1 week, bond yields up

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 326.00 buying, 335.00 selling.

June 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 1.67 billion rupees.

June 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hayleys to sell Maldivian subsidiary for $17.25mn

Luxury Resort (Pvt) Ltd was the vehicle used to purchase Kuda Rah Island Resort Maldives for 23 million dollars in 2016

June 1, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs24bn Treasury bonds after auction

Bringing the total of bonds sold in the week to 264 billion

June 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip in midday trade, teleco leads turnover

Market turnover was 762 million rupees.

June 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330/332 to US dollar, bond yields flat

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 326.00 buying, 335.00 selling.

June 1, 2026 1 min read

Cargills (Ceylon) March quarter profit jumps 31-pct to Rs.2.63bn

The company expects challenging time ahead with slower economic growth.

May 30, 2026 2 min read

John Keells Holdings profit up 218-pct in March 2026 quarter

Retail, transportation, and leisure sectors help boost profit

May 30, 2026 3 min read

Foreigners sell over US$22mn worth Sri Lanka bonds despite rupee recovery

Country has witnessed over US$51mn net outflow in the last three weeks

May 30, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331/332 to US dollar, bond yields down

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 325.00 buying, 334.00 selling.

May 29, 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, diversified financials lead turnover

Market turnover was 7.38 billion rupees.

May 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks up midday, capital goods lead turnover

May 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 328/330 to US dollar, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped sharply on the news of an US-Iran truce and crude oil dropping to 91 dollars a barrel, dealers said

May 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs4.3bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 99,859 million rupees.

May 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee spot closes at 328.50/332.00 to US dollar, bond yields up

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 323.5000 buying, 332.5000 selling.

May 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells Rs240bn in 2030, 2033 and 2035 bonds

All 3 bonds are available on tap.

May 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up; food, beverage and tobacco lead turnover

May 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks up midday, materials lead turnover

May 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee spot at 328/330 to US dollar, bond market quiet amidst auction

An auction of 240,000 million rupees treasury bonds was ongoing

May 27, 2026 1 min read

Panicked Sri Lanka importers had bought forward dollars at up to Rs380-400: CB Governor

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May 27, 2026 3 min read