An Echelon Media Company
Monday August 17th, 2026
Markets

Sri Lanka's shares gain in close for six sessions on DDO

All Share Price Index (ASPI) edged up 0.99 percent or 103.50 points to 10,595.02

July 14, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka bonds close unchanged, rupee 319.50/321.00 to dollar

US dollar closed at 319.50/321.00 rupees.

July 14, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's shares edge up in mid day trade on pipe line discussions

All Share Price Index was up 0.31 percent or 32.96 points to 10,542.48

July 14, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee opens at 318.50/319.00 to dollar

US dollar opened at 318.50/319.00 rupees.

July 14, 2023 1 min read
Sri Lanka has multiple options for restructuring SOEs: Minister

The government also did not believe in being in business just to make profits

Spot US dollar 296.35/45 Sri Lanka rupees, bond yields slightly up

Bond yields were slightly up, dealers said

Sri Lanka Fitch upgrades Hemas Holdings to 'AA-(lka)'

ECONOMYNEXT - Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings National Long-Term Rating to 'AA-(lka)' from ...

March 30, 2016 4 min read

Sri Lanka auctioned bond yields ease, market revives after rate decision

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's dormant bond markets became active Wednesday after authorities kept rates unchanged, with yiel...

March 30, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee weakens to 149.10/20 after rate freeze, spot-next market active

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's rupee fell to 149.10/20 to the US dollar Wednesday in the spot next market where deals are set...

March 30, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Capital Alliance closes sale of Fentons Ltd to Hayleys

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Capital Alliance (CAL), an investment bank said it was the sell-side advisor to the sale of Fe...

March 30, 2016 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks managers to sell US$3bn, dollar,Renminbi sovereign bonds

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka is seeking investment banks to sell up to 3.0 billion dollars in sovereign bonds denominated US ...

March 29, 2016 1 min read

Maldivian firms mull listing on Sri Lanka stock exchange

ECONOMYNEXT – Maldivian companies are considering listing on Sri Lanka’s stock exchange which is trying to...

March 29, 2016 1 min read

Sri Lanka shares hit 2-wk closing low ahead of cbank rate review

COLOMBO, March 29 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares closed at a two-week low in thin trade on Tuesday, led by blue chip shar...

March 29, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka sells Rs77.7bn in bonds at auction, yields soar

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka has sold 77.7 billion rupees of 4 to 13 year bonds at an auction Tuesday with yields soaring ove...

March 29, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee falls to 148.80/149.00 to the US dollar

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka rupee fell to 148.80/149.00 to the US dollar in the one week forward market Tuesday which is the...

March 29, 2016 1 min read

Sri Lanka bond markets inactive ahead of rate decision

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's bond markets were inactive Monday hit by uncertainty ahead of a rate decision Tuesday and auct...

March 28, 2016 1 min read
Morning Briefing Gain clarity on the biggest stories of the day with our daily newsletter, Morning Briefing
Latest Last
US Dollar 336.1698 337.0431
UK Pound 445.0216 444.3239
Euro 383.3680 382.7461
Yen 2.0663 2.0830
Aus Dollar 231.5874 231.8182
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.5512 3.5703
Korean Won 0.2160 0.2177
Oman Rial 873.1683 875.4139
Saudi Riyal 89.4735 89.7513
UAE Dirham 91.5246 91.7623
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,206.51 +0.02%
CSE All Share 22,243.70 -0.09%
Turnover Rs 1070.24 million 1911.34 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

Foreigners sell US$330mn Sri Lanka bonds in March

ECONOMYNEXT - Foreign investors in Sri Lanka rupee securities has sold 330 million dollars' worth bonds in March, with 1...

March 26, 2016 3 min read

Sri Lanka shares firm up on foreign buying, hit more than 3-wk closing high

COLOMBO, March 24 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares rose in thin trade to hit a more than three-week closing high on Thursda...

March 24, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka PM says to question bourse over trading stoppage

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe Colombo Stock Exchange will be questioned over a recent tr...

March 24, 2016 1 min read

Sri Lanka sells US$375mn in short term dollar paper, bonds

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka has sold 375 million dollars in 3 and 6 month paper and 1 and 2 year dollar denominated bonds at...

March 23, 2016 1 min read

Sri Lanka shares retreat amid foreign fund outflows

COLOMBO, March 23 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares ended weaker on Wednesday, slipping from a near three-week high hit in t...

March 23, 2016 2 min read

Singer Sri Lanka parent sells down stake

ECONOMYNEXT - The parent of consumer durables retailer Singer Sri Lanka Plc, has sold down a part of its stake, in the w...

March 23, 2016 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasuries quoted wide after yield spike; bill, bond gap narrows

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's bonds were quoted wide Wednesday as markets took stock of a shock spike in Treasuries auction ...

March 23, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka shares end at near 3-wk high; foreign investors continue exit

COLOMBO, March 21 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares closed at a near three-week high on Monday in dull trade as cautious inv...

March 21, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka stock exchange wins innovation in training award

ECONOMYNEXT - The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said it won the award for “The Most Innovative Use of Training and ...

March 21, 2016 2 min read

Sri Lanka 12-month Treasuries yield soar 90bp to 9.90-pct

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields soared across maturities with the 12-month yield rising 90 basis points to 9...

March 21, 2016 1 min read