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The typical household is worse off despite nominal gains, the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) says
Both bills are seen giving excess powers to police with vaguely defined clauses, legal experts say
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
Successive Sri Lankan government has used PTA to suppress minorities, dissents, and political opponents: analysts
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
The rupee currency has fallen more than 5 percent so far this year
If the monetary framework is flawed, a Treasury which is dependent on CB reserves can default with a budget surplus
Vietnam’s FTA network give it access to key markets including the EU, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, China, South Korea
| 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 | - | - |
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,
The parliament has erred, and erred terribly, in giving 'independence' to a central bank that demands 5-pct inflation
"When the most powerful states no longer agree on how the system should function, international rules become symbolic"
Qatar and Dubai protected their money from macro-economists in 1966
The current account surplus allowed a part of the capex to be financed with taxes for the first time since 1987
The high nominal interest rate which is a function of monetary instability and destruction of domestic capital
An Institute of Policy Studies blog analyses challenges and possibilities for Sri Lanka to reap demographic dividends
In one case matters 15 years old were raised. He ultimately simplified his affairs, and retreated from active business
IPS analyses the status of US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports, especially following the recent US Supreme Court judgement
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