Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 12 feb 2026
Sri Lanka rupee opened weaker against the US dollar on Thursday, while government bond yields remained broadly steady. Currency dealers reported mild depreciation
Forex Market
Apparel and Fashion
Hayleys Fabric Profits Crash 95% in Dec Quarter
Hayleys Fabric profits plunged 95% in the December 2025 quarter, reflecting weaker revenue and rising administrative costs. The sharp earnings decline underscores mounting
Business
Sona Shrestha Named ADB Director General
Sona Shrestha has been appointed ADB Director General of the South Asia Department, marking a significant leadership transition at the Asian Development Bank.
Energy
Sri Lanka China Ties Signal Strategic Shift
Sri Lanka China ties are set to deepen as Colombo signals a renewed commitment to transparent and mutually beneficial cooperation. The government says
Government Regulations
Sri Lanka Central Bank Warns on Dollar Use
Sri Lanka central bank has warned residents and businesses against conducting local transactions in US dollars, cautioning that violations of monetary law could
Geopolitical Events
IMF Awards Talal Rafi in Powerful Global Finance Honor
IMF Awards Talal Rafi for authoring the most popular Public Finance article of 2025, highlighting the global influence of his policy analysis. The
Business
Hayleys Chairman’s Awards 2025 Celebrates Breakthrough Innovation
Hayleys Chairman’s Awards 2025 honoured teams across the diversified conglomerate for pioneering innovation, ESG leadership, and operational excellence. The annual event highlighted national
Business
First Capital Holdings Supports Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund with Rs. 15 Million
First Capital Holdings has contributed Rs. 15 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka fund, reinforcing efforts to provide relief and recovery support to
Business
Sri Lanka Tea and Coconut Exports: EDB Hosts Networking Session
The Sri Lanka tea and coconut exports sector received a boost as the Export Development Board (EDB) hosted a networking session for new
Business
Sri Lanka, Japan to Sign Economic Policy Dialogue MoU
Sri Lanka and Japan are set to formalize an economic policy dialogue through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aiming to boost trade, investment,