Elephant–Train Collisions in Sri Lanka: New CSR Project
Elephant–train collisions in Sri Lanka are being targeted through a new three-year Corporate Social Responsibility initiative launched by People’s Bank, combining advanced detection
Business
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 03 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee trading strengthened marginally against the US dollar on Thursday, while government bond yields remained broadly steady with modest movements across
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Extend Year-to-Date Selling Streak on Colombo Bourse
Year-to-date net foreign outflows near LKR 56.4Bn on the CSE, even as Wednesday's selling remained marginal.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Long-Tenor Bond Yields Climb as Treasury Bill Rates Fall in Contrasting Session
Select long-tenor bond yields jump over 20bps while Treasury bill rates decline across all tenors at latest auction.
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Higher as Trading Activity Slows Sharply
ASPI ticks up marginally as CSE turnover drops 64% below average; foreign investors extend year-to-date net selling trend.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 02, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka stood at Rs. 345,950 for 22 Carat 8 grams, or one pawn, on September 2, 2026, while the
Business
LAUGFS Supermarkets Opens 45th Outlet in Ekala
LAUGFS Supermarkets has expanded its islandwide retail network with the opening of its 45th outlet in Ekala, Ja-Ela, adding a 24-hour store to
Investments
Sri Lanka–Hong Kong Trade and Investment Opportunities
Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade and investment opportunities gained fresh momentum as more than 100 Sri Lankan exporters and business representatives explored new commercial
Manufacturing
Hayleys Fentons Completes Rs. 1 Billion Facility
Hayleys Fentons has completed a Rs. 1 billion-plus manufacturing facility for Shield Restraint Systems at Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone, delivering the project on
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 02 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee closed at 328.00/10 against the US dollar on Tuesday, while government bond yields remained broadly steady across key maturities, according