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The typical household is worse off despite nominal gains, the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) says
This shift was explored at the National AI Expo, featuring Varun Rastogi, Partner, AI & Data, Deloitte India.
Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) outlines policy choices the country must make to sustain long-term growth
From domestic strength to regional growth: Rethinking the retail consumer opportunity
For too long, our tax system has been weighed down by duplication, inconsistency, and policy drift.
IPS's Sri Lanka State of the Economy 2026, discusses policy priorities
A discussion on how boards can better prepare organisations for complex cyber disruption.
Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) recommendations for the upcoming national budget
Sri Lanka doesn't need another craft revival. It needs a creative economy.
The world is now reevaluating the role of economic interconnectedness in global affairs, according to this IMF article
How to protect your wealth from rising inflation with unit trusts and diversification
Vietnam’s FTA network give it access to key markets including the EU, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, China, South Korea
Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) explores potential of IP Rights and Geographical Indications in strengthening exports
The next drought, El Niño, and oil shock are certainties, IPS warns,
"When the most powerful states no longer agree on how the system should function, international rules become symbolic"
An Institute of Policy Studies blog analyses challenges and possibilities for Sri Lanka to reap demographic dividends
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| 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 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
IPS analyses the status of US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports, especially following the recent US Supreme Court judgement
How did money become so bad and so unstable in this century
An Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) article draws from lessons of the post-tsunami housing programme
An Institute of Policy Studies article looks at urgency of restoring transport links, supporting farmers
This time it is a freshwater tsunami engulfing the entire country
Advocata Institute article examines recurring instability in rice market
Regional Centre for Strategic Studies discusses research priorities for Global South
Reports of ships failing to call at Colombo because of potential delays in the Port of Colombo, are a major concern
Women leaders who hold political positions need proper training and recognition to maintain leadership positions
Reforms to tackle rigidities in land, labour markets or opening up to trade, investment help improve resource allocation
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