Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 293.50/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday, according to market dealers, indicating a steady exchange rate amid limited volatility.
Government bond yields saw minor fluctuations. The bond maturing on January 15, 2027, was quoted at 10.79/83 percent, while the bond maturing on March 15, 2028, recorded yields of 11.70/75 percent, slightly adjusted from the previous 11.65/75 percent. The yield on the bond maturing on June 15, 2029, was quoted at 11.90/12.05 percent, showing a marginal decrease from 11.95/12.10 percent.
Meanwhile, in equities, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.33 percent, or 42.62 points, to reach 12,788. The S&P SL20 index, which tracks the most liquid stocks, rose by 0.53 percent, or 20.41 points, standing at 3,876 at market open. The morning trading session recorded a turnover of 251 million rupees.