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Sri Lanka says foreign research ships allowed to replenish after Chinese protest

Accommodating Indian protests,, Sri Lanka has banned research ships for 1 year

March 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka may consider hangwomen if execution starts: State Minister

Sri Lanka has not executed anybody since 1970

March 15, 2024 3 min read

Yala, October 2023

Leopards and Jackals and Crocs, Oh My!!

March 7, 2024 13 min read

Sri Lanka will stand up for any economic rights comprised at Red Sea: president

"Any disturbance to the peace and stability of the region poses a threat to our country," he said.

March 1, 2024 2 min read
Sri Lanka exporters increase apparel shipment to EU, other markets as US dips: JAAF

We are encouraged by the momentum, particularly in emerging and EU markets

SriLankan chief says latest A330 under “favourable terms” from Carlyle

SriLankan chief declines to comment on lease amount for the new A330 Airbus

Sri Lanka coconut auction prices down 0.8-pct

Sri Lanka’s coconut auction prices fell by 0.8 percent after the New Year holidays, at an auction last week, data show...

April 23, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's consumer prices up 49.2-pct YoY in March 2023

During the month of March, the rebased index rose 0.3 percent to 204.8 points.

April 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka bond yields closed steady, rupee at 320.30/321.30 against the US dollar

 Sri Lanka’s bond yields were steady at closed on Tuesday while the rupee opened at 320.30/321.30 against the US doll...

April 18, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's stocks edge down on selling pressure from financial counters

All Share Price Index was down 0.64 percent or 60 points to 9,345.90,

April 18, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka expressway revenue surges in New Year holiday

On April 15 and 16, a total generation of 70,558,100 was collected from vehicles that used the expressway.

Neshella Perera
April 17, 2023 1 min read

Call to repeal vagrancy law used by police to harass young couples in Sri Lanka

Couples are also targeted under section 365 A of the Penal Code which prohibits ‘gross indecency.’

Apsara Rodrigo
April 17, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka to open airport services to private sector

Plans public private partnerships for aviation services in aerodromes

April 16, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's proposed anti-corruption bill has failed to encourage whistleblowers - TISL

The new bill is expected to be brought to parliament and enacted by June this year.

Apsara Rodrigo
April 12, 2023 3 min read
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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 319/323 against the US dollar, bond yields down

Sri Lanka rupee closed at 319/323 rupees against the US dollar

April 4, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka t-bill yields fall across maturities at auction

All maturities were down by more than 100 basis points

April 4, 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
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka power regulatory chief will withdraw court case if fuel price benefit passed to consumers

The public should not wait till the price revision in July as promised by Minister Kanchana

Chanka Jayasinghe
April 4, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lankan fuel, containers truckers reduce fares after diesel price cut

"We hope to reduce it by 8-10 percent and will be applied from tomorrow."

March 31, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's stocks close lower as investors wait for clarity on IMF and end of financial year

The main All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed down 0.47 percent or 43.93 points to 9,228.50. 

March 30, 2023 2 min read

Top Amnesty International official to meet IMF representatives on Sri Lanka deal

“Put people at the centre of any economic programmes that the government is embarking on."

Himal Kotelawala
March 29, 2023 7 min read

Sri Lanka's mid day shares edge up

All Share Price Index (ASPI) was up 0.72 percent or 66.91 points to 9,300.31

March 29, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks weaken for the second session on profit taking

(ASPI) closed down 0.56 percent or 51.81 points to 9,233.40.

March 28, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka gets seven proposals for Hambantota oil refinery

Sri Lanka is re-structuring state enterprises after running into a currency crisis and sovereign default.

March 28, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 322/325 to dollar, bonds and t-bills steady

"All markets were dull during the day," dealers said.

March 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks end a five day rally on banking sector concerns over domestic debt restructuring

"Market continued to dip,on banking counters as the IMF approval has triggered concerns over domestic debt restructuring

March 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge up in thin trade on expected IMF approval

The final decision from the IMF executive board is expected late night on Monday.

March 20, 2023 2 min read