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Sri Lanka’s Chrissworld sees 64.5-pct stake change hands for Rs232mn

The transactions involved the purchase of 19,358,555 shares in total, all executed at a price of 12 rupees per share.

November 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 332.55/65 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Stocks opened up

November 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank to wind up inactive subsidiary

Waldock Mackenzie Limited has remained inactive since 2024, prompting the lender to initiate closure proceedings.

November 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Capital Alliance to buy 51-pct stake in Asia Frontier Capital for US$2.5mn

CAL plans to leverage AFC's capabilities to improve its capacity to source global capital flows into Sri Lanka, Banglade

November 3, 2026 2 min read
Cargills Ceylon Sept quarter net profit rises 9.4-pct to Rs3.0bn

The group posted basic earnings per share of Rs. 11.80 for the September quarter

Sri Lanka rupee at 332.45/55 to US dollar spot, bond yields drop

Bond yields dropped drastically, dealers said.

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 332.20/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields closed steady to higher on selected tenors,

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 1-pct, turnover at Rs1.1bn

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Ceylon Tobacco, The Kandy Hotels Company, Asia Asset Finance, and Resus Energy

October 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs2.2bn Treasury bills after auction

The issue offered 100 billion

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka NDB Sept quarter profit down 21-pct to Rs.2.8bn

The Bank said its financial fraud is being thoroughly investigated

October 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Asia Asset Finance to raise Rs2bn in debenture sale

The company proposes to have the debentures listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Vallibel One ups stake in The Fortress Resorts

Vallibel One's shareholding in The Fortress Resorts PLC is 53.89 percent.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 332.11/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

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

October 22, 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

October 22, 2026 1 min read

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

October 21, 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

October 21, 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 down; ASPI sheds 0.28-pct

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

October 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Industrial Asphalts put on CSE Watch List over auditor disclaimer

The firm is disputing auditor's findings and has outlined a 6-month window to resolve disputes before trading suspension

October 21, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka commissions 10MW solar power plant

Developed and implemented by DPV Solar Energy (Pvt) Ltd, a joint venture company with David Peiris Group.

October 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open flat, ASPI moves marginal 0.01-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Access Engineering, Dialog Axiata, Asiri Hospital Holdings, and Windforce

October 21, 2026 1 min read

Resus Energy green bond listed on Luxembourg bourse

Listed its green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), creating a dual listing for the debt security,

October 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 331.87/95 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

An auction of 100,000 million rupees Treasury bills is ongoing.

October 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Luminex suspends Oman operations

Flags Rs195mn provision

October 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.60/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields recover

Bond yields recovered to close steady to lower, dealers said

October 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 0.38-pct

October 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Sarvodaya extends timeline for using bond funds

The finance company raised 2.0 billion rupees through the sustainable bond issue

October 20, 2026 1 min read
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