Colombo Bourse Turnover Hits Year-High as Block Trades Dominate Session
CSE turnover jumps 481% above average on two block trades, but ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower as broader sentiment stays weak.
Stock Market
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Turnover Hits Year-High on Block Trades as Indices Slip
CSE turnover hits a year-high on block trades as ASPI, S&P SL20 close lower; T-Bill yields ease and rupee firms against the dollar.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 24, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained elevated on 24 August 2026, with 22 Carat gold priced at Rs. 363,750 for 8 grams, while
Forex Market
People’s Bank posts record Rs. 32.6bn profit
People’s Bank recorded a record Rs. 32.6 billion pre-tax profit in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger core banking income, improved
Business
Vogue Jewellers partners with Kumar Sangakkara
Vogue Jewellers has appointed former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara as its brand ambassador, linking the jewellery house’s heritage with an ambitious
Tourism
Tourist arrivals down 7% in mid-August 2026
Tourist arrivals fell 7% in the first 18 days of August 2026, with Sri Lanka recording 125,562 visitors compared with 135,059 during the
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 24 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee trading strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, with the spot rate moving to 328.90/329.00 from 329.40/50 on Friday. Meanwhile,
Currency Watch
Rupee Firms Slightly Against the Dollar
The LKR appreciates slightly to 330.17 against the USD as Treasury yields ease and banking system liquidity tightens.
Stock Market
Capital Goods Sector Drives 39% of CSE Turnover as Overall Trading Activity Slows
Capital Goods drives 39% of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as three sectors account for two-thirds of trading activity.
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Contracts by LKR 21.7 Billion in a Week
Sri Lanka's banking system liquidity contracts to LKR 278.51 billion as T-bill yields ease and foreign holdings of government debt rise.