Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 17 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, while government bond yields showed mixed movements as dealers
Finance
Manufacturing
Aberdeen Holdings Earns Carbon Neutral Certification
Aberdeen Holdings has achieved Carbon Neutral Certification from the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), marking a significant milestone in the diversified business group’s
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Sri Lankan Government Securities Extend Multi-Week Climb
Foreign holdings of Sri Lankan government securities have climbed steadily since late July, even as foreign investors remain net sellers of equities.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Government Securities Yields Rise Across the Curve as Weekly T-Bill Auction Yields Edge Up
T-Bill yields rose across the board at Tuesday's auction, while secondary market bond yields climbed, led by the 2030–2033 maturity segment.
Stock Market
Food, Beverage & Tobacco Stocks Dominate Trading as Colombo Turnover Falls a Third Below Average
Food, Beverage & Tobacco stocks made up 48% of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover Tuesday, as overall trading stayed a third below the monthly
Daily Market Snapshot
ASPI Slips Below 21,150 as Turnover Falls a Third Short of Monthly Average; T-Bill Yields Rise Across the Board
ASPI slips 0.61% on thin turnover as T-Bill yields rise across all tenors and the LKR softens against the dollar. Full Colombo market
Finance
Sri Lanka’s Printcare to raise Rs700mn in rights issue
Sri Lanka’s Printcare to raise Rs700mn in rights issue as the company seeks fresh capital for investment and working capital, with shareholders offered
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 16 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 330.70/331.20 to US dollar spot on Wednesday, weakening marginally from the previous day, while government bond yields moved mostly
Apparel and Fashion
Gem Sri Lanka 2027 woos Thailand buyers
Gem Sri Lanka 2027 is being positioned as a key platform to deepen Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery trade with Thailand, following a
Tourism
Vietjet Expands MRO and Aviation Technology Partnerships
Vietjet Expands MRO and Aviation Technology Partnerships as the airline strengthens aircraft maintenance, digital aviation and technology capabilities to support its growing fleet