Banking System Liquidity Climbs Amid Quiet Secondary Bond Trading
Sri Lanka's banking system liquidity rises to LKR 333Bn as secondary bond trading stays subdued and the rupee firms against the dollar.
Treasury Market
Fixed Income & Bonds
T-Bill Yields Ease Across the Curve at Weekly Auction
Sri Lanka T-Bill yields fall at weekly auction, with 3-month and 6-month rates down 16bps each, as PDMO raises its full LKR 120Bn
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Extend Equity Selldown, Year-to-Date Outflows Near LKR 56Bn
Foreign investors post another net outflow on the CSE, pushing year-to-date selling close to LKR 56Bn, with one counter driving most of the
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Hits Year-High as Block Trades Dominate Session
CSE turnover jumps 481% above average on two block trades, but ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower as broader sentiment stays weak.
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Turnover Hits Year-High on Block Trades as Indices Slip
CSE turnover hits a year-high on block trades as ASPI, S&P SL20 close lower; T-Bill yields ease and rupee firms against the dollar.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 24, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained elevated on 24 August 2026, with 22 Carat gold priced at Rs. 363,750 for 8 grams, while
Forex Market
People’s Bank posts record Rs. 32.6bn profit
People’s Bank recorded a record Rs. 32.6 billion pre-tax profit in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger core banking income, improved
Business
Vogue Jewellers partners with Kumar Sangakkara
Vogue Jewellers has appointed former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara as its brand ambassador, linking the jewellery house’s heritage with an ambitious
Tourism
Tourist arrivals down 7% in mid-August 2026
Tourist arrivals fell 7% in the first 18 days of August 2026, with Sri Lanka recording 125,562 visitors compared with 135,059 during the
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 24 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee trading strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, with the spot rate moving to 328.90/329.00 from 329.40/50 on Friday. Meanwhile,