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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
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
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
| 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 |
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Deloitte webinar unpacks the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025
EV users contribute less to state coffers
Under a five percent inflation target, Sri Lanka has suffered a series of currency crises and eventual default
An article by the FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Institute of Policy Studies - Sri Lanka article
International standards such as those set by Financial Action Task Force, Asia-Pacific Group on AML
Panelists of webinar on ‘India: A Stable Democracy Leading the Global South’ say India in ideal position
An Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka article discusses gender-responsive policymaking that work for everyone
Benefits from GenAI are hindered by low digital literacy and utilisation by businesses, says Institute of Policy Studies
These solutions are not a substitute for sound money, but can reduce loss of market access
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