Exchange Rates 31-01-2025
Data by CBSL Australian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate (LKR) 2025-01-31 180.6138 189.8940 Canadian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate
Forex Market
Bond Yields
Sri Lanka Bond Yields Remain Flat with Minor Movements
Sri Lanka’s bond yields remained broadly flat on Friday, with minor movements observed in select maturities. The market showed stability, with slight increases
Recap
News Recap: 30-01-2025
Gold Price Gold Prices in Sri Lanka Rise Slightly – 22K Pawn at Rs. 213,550 Gold prices in Sri Lanka rose slightly on
Gold Price
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka – 31st January 2025
As of 31st January 2025, the gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 820,261.00 24
Tourism
NKAR Triumphs at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards, Securing Three Prestigious Titles
After a six-year hiatus, the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards returned, with NKAR emerging as a major winner, securing three prestigious titles. As one
Economics
Govt. Unveils Vision to Revamp SOEs for a Future-Ready Economy
The Government has introduced a transformative approach to State-owned enterprises (SOEs), shifting towards a dynamic public-private partnership (PPP) model to enhance efficiency and
Tourism
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Surge Set to Hit Record January Arrivals Post-2018
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is poised to record its highest January arrivals since 2018, with projections indicating that visitor numbers for the month
Economics
TEA Warns SVAT Abolition Will Harm Tea Exports and Smallholder Farmers’ Income
The Tea Exporters Association (TEA) has raised concerns over the proposed abolition of the Suspended VAT (SVAT) system from April 2025, warning that
Educational Opportunities
COYLE’s Future Founders Program Launches Entrepreneur Club at D.S. Senanayake College
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) has marked a significant milestone in its Future Founders Program with the establishment of The Entrepreneur
Economics
President to Fast-Track Investment Approvals to Boost Economic Growth
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to accelerate the approval process for new investments by streamlining bureaucratic procedures, aiming to drive higher economic