Banking Counters Drive Trading as Colombo Bourse Slips
ASPI and S&P SL20 slip 0.5% as banking counters account for 41% of turnover; foreign investors turn modest net buyers.
Stock Market
Treasury Market
Government Bond Yields Edge Higher Ahead of Wednesday’s Auction
Government bond yields climb on the belly of the curve as markets brace for a LKR 150bn Treasury bond auction on Thursday.
Economic Indicators
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $6.9 Billion in August
Sri Lanka's official reserves grew 4.6% MoM to $6.9bn in August, CBSL data shows, as the rupee held steady near LKR 328.75/USD.
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips as Banking Counters Dominate Thin Trading
ASPI and S&P SL20 fall 0.5% as banking stocks lead thin trading; bond yields firm ahead of Thursday's Treasury auction.
Stock Market
Foreign Selling Persists as Colombo Bourse Outflows Extend Into September
DIMO led a fresh round of foreign selling on the CSE, extending year-to-date net foreign outflows to over LKR 56 billion.
Daily Market Snapshot
Turnover Slump Weighs on Colombo Bourse as Indices Drift Lower
ASPI and S&P SL20 both declined as CSE turnover dropped 64% below its monthly average, with foreign investors net sellers.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 09, 2026
The Gold Price in Sri Lanka remains closely watched by consumers and investors, with 22 Carat gold reaching Rs. 349,900 for 8 grams,
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 09 Sept 2026
The Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 328.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, edging from the previous session
Technological Advancements
HUTCH Secures Triple Win at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026
HUTCH has secured three major honours at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026, strengthening its position as a telecommunications brand combining technology, creativity and
Education and Career
CDB and NAITA Launch STEP Apprenticeship Programme to Empower Youth
The STEP Apprenticeship Programme is set to create a structured pathway for Sri Lankan school leavers to enter the corporate workforce, combining practical