Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Show Soft Start in January
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals totaled 67,762 in the first eight days of January 2026, pointing to a measured opening to the new year.
Tourism
Economics
Sri Lanka Worker Remittances Surge to Historic High
Sri Lanka worker remittances climbed sharply in December 2025, delivering the highest monthly inflow ever recorded and reinforcing their role as the country’s
Energy
Sri Lanka Electricity Price Hike Looms Despite Falling Fuel Costs
Sri Lanka electricity price hike proposals have resurfaced as the Ceylon Electricity Board seeks regulatory approval for higher tariffs, citing a weaker rupee
Stock Market
CSE Indices Close in Red as Turnover Crosses Rs.5.2Bn
CSE indices close in red as selling pressure in selected blue-chip counters weighed on overall market performance. Despite negative index movement, turnover remained
Economics
Sri Lanka Bond Sale Draws Strong Demand Across Long Tenors
Sri Lanka bond sale activity gathered momentum as the government successfully placed nearly Rs.185 billion in longer-dated securities, signaling steady investor appetite. The
Economics
Sri Lanka Rupee Depreciation: Sharp Fallout from Dollar Buys
Sri Lanka rupee depreciation accelerated in December 2025 as the central bank’s foreign exchange operations reshaped liquidity conditions. Official data show large-scale dollar
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Jan 13, 2025
Gold price today in Sri Lanka remained firm on January 13, 2026, reflecting steady demand and resilient market sentiment. Latest rates show stable
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 12 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Monday, extending a recent depreciating trend as government bond yields remained largely
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Jan 9, 2025
The 22 Carat gold price today in Sri Lanka has surged to Rs. 359,150 per 8 grams, reflecting growing demand and market trends.
Business
Sri Lanka Customs Sets 2026 Revenue Target at Rs2,207bn
Sri Lanka Customs sets 2026 revenue target at Rs2,207bn, marking a 13.5 percent reduction from last year. Officials attribute the decline to expected