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Sri Lanka new administration will enact new constitution with referendum: Tilvin

Will present the new constitution to the parliament, it will be put forward to the people through a referendum

November 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s CPC opts for fixed dealer margin to reduce fuel cost

President Dissanayake before elected promised to reduce fuel price by removing taxes

November 5, 2024 2 min read

Post-election Sri Lanka sees reversal in public opinion on country direction: IHP

"This dramatic turnaround in opinion occurred immediately after the election on 21 September."

October 24, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to seek BRICS membership this month: Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka has been eyeing to join BRICS with aim to expand its export market

October 8, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.50/324.10 to the US dollar, bond yields stable

Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.50/324.10 to the US dollar, bond yields stable

September 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks end on a positive note on Tuesday, buoyed by S&P rating

The market picked up slightly today on the news that we've been upgraded by S&P.

September 26, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes up at 323.70/324.20 to the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.70/324.20 to the US dollar on Tuesday, down from the previous day's close, dealers sai...

September 26, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to optimize investments in mineral resources

These resources have the potential to yield significant value through the production of value-added goods.

Apsara Rodrigo
September 26, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s Inland revenue to give tax concessions to institutions for disabled children

Tax concessions for institutions providing health and education services to disabled children.

Nethmi Rajawasam
September 26, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka must navigate changing labour landscape: Pres

Sri Lanka must consider how it will navigate changing labour landscape; unions need to face different reality

September 26, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks open marginally high on Tuesday

Sri Lanka shares were picking up slightly in trading on Tuesday morning.

September 26, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee opens at 324.65/85 to the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 324.65/85 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said.

September 26, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 324.75/324.90 to the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 324.75/90 to the US dollar on Monday. Bond yields were up.

September 25, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee opens at 324.75/325.25 to the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 324.75/325.25 to the US dollar on Wednesday

September 20, 2023 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
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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
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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
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Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Sri Lanka aims to boost jobs for disabled; targets 10% in 2023

Sri Lanka has more than 1.6 million people with some kind of disabilities

September 20, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s shares edge down in mid day trade

Sri Lanka‘s shares edged down in mid day trade on Monday, Colombo Stock Exchange data showed.

September 18, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka identifies informal money remitters as high-risk under money laundering

Sri Lanka is struggling to raise its tax revenue amid money laundering activities

September 14, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.25/75 to the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.25/75 to the US dollar on Thursday

September 14, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's shares close down on profit taking in banking sector

The main All Share Price Index was down 0.69 percent or 79.34 points to 11,386.73.

September 11, 2023 2 min read

J.P. Narayan: Socialist Gandhism

Marxist Critic of Gandhi Becomes an Adherent, But Finally Finds Transformational State Power Indispensable

September 11, 2023 34 min read

Sri Lanka to allow short selling in stocks

Colombo Stock Exchange said it plans to allow regulated short selling of stocks subject to some rules.

September 11, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 321.75/322.00 to the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 321.75/322.00 to the US dollar Friday, from Thursday's close at 322.40/50 to the US dollar...

September 8, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's shares edge up in mid day trade

All Share Price Index was up 0.13 percent or 15.28 points to 11,368.93

September 7, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka issues 538 soft alcohol licenses to boost tourism

Government began issuing soft liquor licenses to promote tourism

September 7, 2023 2 min read
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