Global oil prices surge 25% amid Iran war
Global oil prices surge sharply as escalating conflict involving Iran triggered fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East energy corridor. Benchmark crude
Energy
Economics
Sri Lanka Customs beats February revenue target by 28%
Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its February 2025 revenue target by a significant margin, highlighting stronger import activity and tighter enforcement. Official data
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Mar 09, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams Gold Price today in Sri Lanka is recorded at Rs. 371,800 on March 9, 2026, reflecting continued strength in
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 09 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee depreciates in early Monday trading as a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered volatility across financial markets, pushing government
Logistics
SSCL Registration Threshold Lowered from April 2026
The SSCL registration threshold is set to decrease from Rs. 15 million to Rs. 9 million per quarter starting April 2026, marking a
Apparel and Fashion
Sri Lanka Textile Series Exhibition Highlights Apparel Growth
Sri Lanka Textile Series Exhibition opened in Colombo this week, bringing together international textile technology providers, apparel manufacturers, and industry leaders to strengthen
Energy
Sri Lanka Fuel Storage Expansion Plan Revealed by President
Sri Lanka fuel storage expansion has been outlined by the government as part of a broader effort to strengthen national energy security, increase
Economics
Sri Lanka Central Bank Chief Joins IMF Asia-Pacific Talks
Sri Lanka central bank chief joins IMF Asia-Pacific talks as the country’s monetary authority takes part in a high-level regional discussion examining the
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 06 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee weaker in Friday’s spot market trading as the local currency slipped against the US dollar, while government bond yields remained
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 06 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 307.53 315.10 AUD 214.41 223.86 CAD 223.91 232.02