Atlas PlayPalz Supports ECD Week 2026
Atlas PlayPalz partnered with Sri Lanka’s national Early Childhood Development (ECD) Week 2026 to promote quality early learning through play, engaging children, parents
Education and Career
Business
Indiya at City of Dreams Sri Lanka Hosts Culinary Showcase
Indiya at City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to elevate Colombo’s culinary landscape this August by hosting an exclusive two-night dining collaboration
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 03, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained elevated on August 3, 2026, with both 22 Carat and 24 Carat gold continuing to trade at
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 03 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee remained steady at 335.60/70 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, while government bond yields edged lower
Daily Market Snapshot
Daily Market Snapshot — July 31, 2026
Equity turnover surged past monthly averages even as indices dipped, while government bond yields steepened at the long end and the rupee firmed
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Government Securities Extend Rising Streak
Foreign holdings of Sri Lankan government securities rose 3.30% week-on-week, extending a seven-week uptrend to LKR 182.4 billion.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Long-Tenor Bond Yields Climb as Much as 35 Basis Points Over the Week
Sri Lanka's 10-year and 13-year bond yields rose up to 35bps this week as short-end rates held steady and liquidity tightened.
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Return as Net Buyers, but Single Counter Drives the Inflow
CSE foreign flows turned positive at LKR 955Mn, but one counter drove the inflow. YTD foreign outflows remain at LKR 36.3Bn.
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Surges Past Monthly Average Even as Index Slips
CSE turnover hit LKR 4.3Bn, 150% above the monthly average, even as the ASPI and S&P SL20 closed marginally lower.
Finance
Sampath Bank SME Business Circle Held in Jaffna
Sampath Bank SME Business Circle brought together entrepreneurs and business leaders in Jaffna to explore strategies for sustainable growth, innovation and long-term business