National Tea Sale Average Falls to Rs. 1,174 in August
National Tea Sale Average declined to Rs. 1,174.46 per kilogram in August 2026 from Rs. 1,182.27 a year earlier, reflecting weaker prices despite
Agriculture
Economics
Vehicle imports Generate Rs. 512.5 Bn in Tax Revenue
Vehicle imports generated Rs. 512.547 billion in tax revenue for Sri Lanka during the first six months of 2026, with 316,000 vehicles entering
Apparel and Fashion
The Unlabelled Runway 2026 Brings Fashion and Purpose Together
The Unlabelled Runway 2026 has brought fashion, inclusion and social impact together, using the runway as a platform to celebrate individuality, resilience and
Banking & Finance
Sarvodaya Development Finance Invests in Employee Leadership
Sarvodaya Development Finance has strengthened its focus on employee growth by taking top-performing employees on an international learning journey in Thailand, combining professional
Investments
Ceylon Investment Delays Rs. 1 Bn Share Repurchases
Ceylon Investment and related fund Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust have delayed their proposed share repurchase offers by three weeks, with both programmes now
Economics
SLEIS 2026 to Spotlight Sri Lanka’s Digital Future
SLEIS 2026 will feature Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as keynote speaker at a special session examining how artificial intelligence, digital transformation and
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 04 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee traded firmer at 328.20/30 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, while government bond yields moved slightly
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Government Securities Rise for Sixth Straight Week
Foreign holdings of Sri Lanka government securities rose 3.98% week-on-week, extending a steady multi-week climb in overseas demand.
Stock Market
Food, Beverage & Tobacco Sector Dominates CSE Turnover
Food, Beverage & Tobacco led CSE turnover at 26% as investor interest concentrated in export and materials counters.
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Return as Net Buyers, But YTD Outflows Remain Deep
Foreign investors bought a net LKR 68Mn on the CSE today, a modest gain against year-to-date outflows of over LKR 56Bn.