Charana Jayasuriya appointed Fitch Sri Lanka head
Charana Jayasuriya appointed Fitch Sri Lanka head marks a significant leadership transition in the country’s credit ratings sector, as the experienced capital markets
Business
Healthcare
Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse
Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse with a Rs. 300 million investment, significantly enhancing pharmaceutical logistics capacity and strengthening the safe and efficient delivery
Energy
Russia ready to support Sri Lanka, agrees to supply fuel
Russia ready to support Sri Lanka, agrees to supply fuel following high-level discussions between Sri Lankan authorities and a visiting Russian delegation, signalling
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 27 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields edge down as the currency slipped marginally in the spot market while government securities reflected a slight
Finance
No takers for Sri Lanka Treasury bills offered on tap
No takers for Sri Lanka Treasury bills offered on tap highlights a lack of investor appetite for short-term government securities, even as authorities
Energy
Russia junior energy minister pledges backing to Sri Lanka
Russia junior energy minister pledges backing to Sri Lanka as Moscow signals its readiness to assist the island nation in addressing challenges linked
Real Estate
RR Construction Kurikadduwan jetty upgrade contract approved
RR Construction Kurikadduwan jetty upgrade contract has been approved by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet, marking a significant infrastructure investment in the Northern Province aimed
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 27 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 310.65 318.19 AUD 212.04 221.56 CAD 222.92 230.91
Energy
Sri Lanka expresses gratitude for Iran’s oil offer
Sri Lanka expresses gratitude for Iran’s oil offer while confirming that logistical limitations prevent the country from taking advantage of the proposal, even
Education and Career
Sri Lanka appoints committee to drive education reforms
Sri Lanka appoints committee to drive education reforms as the government moves to strengthen oversight and coordination in implementing a new academic framework