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Consumer confidence in Sri Lanka increased to all-time high in June 2024: survey

"This is the highest indices value recorded since late 2021," the IHP said.

July 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s NWSDB considers smart to cut cost on expensive water meter readers

Some people have complained over corruption, mishandling in water mater reading

July 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka telecommunications bill some clauses ruled unconstitutional by SC: Speaker

Remedies proposed by Supreme Court

June 18, 2024 1 min read

AKD pledges to dissolve Sri Lanka parliament immediately upon election as president

The next parliament will have 120 to 130 MPs from the NPP, he added.

June 10, 2024 2 min read
Sri Lanka's JAT Holdings subsidiary buys Mirotone in New Zealand

Acquisition value of AUD2.5min for 100% ownership of Mirotone (NZ) Limited and an additional AUD1.5mn for development

IMF needs Sri Lanka’s budget parameters to be in line with EFF for next disbursement

IMF has already disbursed USD 1.65 billion in five tranches

Sri Lanka cannot progress with import restrictions: Minister

"There cannot be another economic crisis from removing restrictions. A country cannot go on with import controls.”

Nethmi Rajawasam
August 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to promote local grape cultivation to ‘save foreign exchange’: Minister

Sri Lanka should promote domestic grape cultivation

Nethmi Rajawasam
August 18, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka must move on from state-dominated economy, embrace private enterprise: prez

“So we have to get out. We have to move out of this cycle. We have to think anew,” he said.

August 17, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to lease loss-making Channel Eye airtime to Lyca group

“At the moment it is making losses and cannot even pay the electricity bill.”

Nethmi Rajawasam
August 15, 2023 2 min read
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Japan foreign minister Sri Lanka president discuss debt restructuring, investments

Minister Yoshimasa arrived in Sri Lanka on July 28th for a two-day official visit.

July 29, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka needs to balance accountability, reconciliation under TRC - state foreign minister

When you focus more on accountability, it could be harmful for reconciliation - Minister

July 26, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka, India leaders again focus on energy hub in mineral resource rich Trincomalee

India has been eying Trincomalee for more than four decades

July 21, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka bonds opens steady, rupee 323.00/325.00 to dollar

US dollar opened at 324.00/325.00 rupees.

July 20, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's shares edged up in mid day trade

All Share Price Index (ASPI) edged up 0.33 percent or 34.17 points 10,524.15

July 13, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka bond yields slightly up, spot US dollar Rs312/313

Profits taking in infra-day trade

July 7, 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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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka shares gain in mid day trade

The main All Share Price Index was up 0.91 percent or 85.43 points to 9,454.34

June 28, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka banks welcome CB Governors' assurance on DDR impact

Capital and liquidity ratios of the banks remain above the regulatory requirements

June 28, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka foreign minister meets Finance Minister Liu, China EximBank over debt

Also meets Sinopec and China Harbour Engineering

June 28, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka investor forum by First Capital

The forum themed as “Invest with impact, seize capital market opportunities”, is scheduled to take place at Shangri-...

June 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lankan Airlines says sick cockpit crew delayed Korea flight

SriLankan Airlines regrets the inconvenience caused to its guests by the delay of UL 470

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to extend maturities, clip coupons of rupee bonds: Minister

No bank deposits will be reduced

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka plans to extend leases of plantations: Minister

Now about 22 years remain in the lease

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka passes law to start parliament budget office

The Parliamentary Budget Office shall be an independent body and accountable to Parliament

June 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to give welfare benefits to over two million families from Jul 01

A 200 million World Bank loans to be approved on June 28

June 20, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka meets 29 commitments in IMF programs: think tank

Revenues short of target

June 19, 2023 2 min read
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