Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 17 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee flat, bond yields steady in Tuesday’s trading session, with the local currency holding near previous levels while activity in the
Forex Market
Business
Mazagon Dock secures majority control of Colombo Dockyard with 51% stake
Mazagon Dock secures majority control of Colombo Dockyard with 51% stake, marking a significant shift in ownership of Sri Lanka’s leading shipbuilding and
Business
Alumex PLC powers innovation as official material sponsor of Unleashed 2026
Alumex PLC powers innovation as official material sponsor of Unleashed 2026, supporting the unveiling of the FALCON E1 electric race car developed by
Real Estate
JK Properties unveils Vauxhall DSTRCT; over 100 apartments sold by launch
JK Properties unveils Vauxhall DSTRCT; over 100 apartments sold by launch, marking a strong start for the latest high-rise residential development by John
Technological Advancements
SLT-MOBITEL unveils redesigned fibre broadband packages
SLT-MOBITEL unveils redesigned fibre broadband packages, introducing a new portfolio of unlimited fibre connectivity plans designed to meet the growing digital demands of
Economics
CoPF approves Gazette amending Port City development regulations
CoPF approves Gazette amending Port City development regulations, paving the way for revisions to planning and development controls governing the Colombo Port City
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 16 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 307.52 315.13 AUD 213.52 222.95 CAD 223.03 231.15
Business
BOC makes history as only Sri Lankan bank in World’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2026
BOC makes history as only Sri Lankan bank in World’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2026, marking a significant milestone for the country’s financial
Tourism
Sri Lanka February tourism revenue down 4.3 pct
Sri Lanka February tourism revenue down 4.3 pct, according to official data, even as the island nation recorded a surge in tourist arrivals
Technological Advancements
AI-related risks rising for software, media, and services corporates
AI-related risks rising for software, media, and services corporates, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings, which warns that artificial intelligence could