Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 19 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 307.58 315.12 AUD 214.76 224.23 CAD 222.74 230.89
Forex Market
Education and Career
Shipwrecks Around Sri Lanka Platform Launched
Shipwrecks Around Sri Lanka digital platform has been launched to showcase the island’s rich maritime heritage, offering detailed insights into historic underwater sites
Economics
ADB Financing Sri Lanka Plan Approved
ADB Financing Sri Lanka has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers to secure $620 million in funding aimed at accelerating reforms and
Business
Lankadeepa Wins SLIM Kantar Award Again
Lankadeepa Wins SLIM Kantar Award for the 20th consecutive year, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s most popular newspaper as recognised by readers
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism India Market Push Expands
Sri Lanka Tourism India Market strategy is gaining momentum as authorities intensify efforts to attract high-value travellers from India’s MICE and destination wedding
Energy
Electricity Tariff Hike Sri Lanka Decision Due
Electricity Tariff Hike Sri Lanka will be decided within March as the regulator concludes nationwide public consultations and evaluates a proposal submitted by
Finance
Hayleys Debenture Issue Oversubscribed
Hayleys Debenture Issue Oversubscribed after strong investor demand pushed applications beyond the initial Rs. 5 billion offering, prompting the company to consider issuing
Economics
Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules Amended
Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules have been amended to allow overseas travellers to make purchases on two occasions within four days of arrival,
Energy
Sri Lanka Sovereign Rating Outlook Stable: Fitch
Sri Lanka Sovereign Rating remains resilient despite the ongoing global energy shock, with Fitch Ratings indicating that risks to the country’s credit profile
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Mar 18, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams Gold Price today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 366,900 as of 18 March 2026, reflecting ongoing movements in