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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.00/10 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.

September 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hemas CEO outlines key challenges in newly acquired Kenyan venture

The deal expects to open 330 million East African customer base to Hemas

August 20, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka yet to decide whether to continue fuel subsidies: Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices over 40% after Middle East conflict

June 16, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka, Belarus to sign several agreements on FM's visit

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visiting Belarus

May 12, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s 2027 capital expenses likely to be Rs. 2,000 bln: Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka has historically failed to spend full allocation of capital investment

Sri Lanka govt to re-finance cyclone relief bank loans of up to Rs25mn at 2-3-pct: President

Banks will charge about 2 to 3 percent to administer the loans.

December 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President convenes emergency cabinet meeting

Hurricane Ditwah has caused widespread damage

December 3, 2025 1 min read

Crypto currency exchange offers $100,000 to Sri Lanka as disaster relief

Claims to be in touch with the central bank

December 1, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Cabinet approves submission of Public Debt Management Regulations to Parliament

PDMO is responsible to coordinate with the IMF EFF

November 18, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Hayleys profit up 35-pct in Sept 2025 quarter

The company has announced setting up a retail chain with 100 outlets as part of a diversification into retail business

November 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to spend Rs2.5bn to spruce up Beira lake for tourism

Tourism Promotion Funds to be used

November 7, 2025 1 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

November 3, 2025 2 min read

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

October 9, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka has regressed in gender equality: UN study

The country has dropped 15 places in a global index.

October 2, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan to boost cargo handling by 70-pct with new terminal

Sri lankan has been handling 250,000 mt cargo annually

August 20, 2025 1 min read
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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
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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
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Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 million
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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
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Sri Lanka passes bill to set up Casino regulator

Regulator will ensure casino operations without involvement of money laundering, terrorism financing

August 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka - Vietnam cultural ties strengthened by film expo

Sri Lanka and Vietnam marks 55 years of diplomatic relations in 2025

July 24, 2025 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

June 29, 2025 1 min read

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

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

June 4, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister to attend Pope Francis’s Funeral Mass

The Pope's funeral is on Saturday April 26

April 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka NDB Bank net up after debt restructuring 

Impairment reversal, higher net interest incomes help NDP to post higher profits

February 20, 2025 2 min read

Dr Nilupul Perera appointed chairman of Lanka Hospitals

He replaces Dr Bandula Wijesiriwardena

December 5, 2024 1 min read

China Communist Party senior member meets Sri Lanka leaders

To discuss "strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening ties between the two nations"

November 27, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka President vows to prevent racism, communal slogans in politics

Sri Lanka has witnessed a long civil war, many anti-minority riots due to racism in the past

November 21, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka President to make policy statement on 21 November

The speech will be made at 3.00 pm

November 16, 2024 1 min read