Sri Lanka’s Current Account Swings to USD 133 Million Surplus in August
Sri Lanka's current account posted a USD 133.4 million surplus in August, ending four months of deficits, though the year-to-date gap stands at
Economic Indicators
Daily Market Snapshot
ASPI Snaps Five-Day Losing Run as Yields Hold Steady and Rupee Edges Firmer
The ASPI rose 68 points to end a five-day slide, while Treasury yields held steady and the rupee firmed to LKR 330.70 per
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Oct 01, 2026
Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 340,050 for 22 Carat gold weighing 8 grams, or one pawn, as of October
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 01 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka rupee trading remained broadly steady at 330.65/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, while government bond yields
Healthcare
Baraka Gummies Bring Smart Wellness to Sri Lanka
Baraka Gummies have been introduced to Sri Lanka by Aberdeen Holdings’ wellness brand Baraka, offering consumers a convenient and enjoyable way to incorporate
Finance
KOKO Merchants Credit Facility Opens New Growth Path
KOKO Merchants Credit Facility is set to give eligible merchants a more convenient route to business financing, combining KOKO’s digital merchant ecosystem with
Education and Career
XpressJobs Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2026 Partnership
XpressJobs Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2026 marks the third consecutive year of the recruitment platform’s partnership with the national skills and career exhibition,
Stock Market
Capital Goods Stocks Take 36% of Colombo Trading as Access Engineering Leads Turnover
Capital Goods made up 36% of Colombo turnover, with Access Engineering alone at 18%, as the ASPI closed 0.02% lower.
Stock Market
Foreign Selling of Colombo Shares Eases in September, but Outflow This Year Tops LKR 57 Billion
Net foreign selling of Colombo shares was LKR 1.55Bn in September, well below the year's pace, but the 2026 outflow stands at LKR
Treasury Market
T-Bill Auction Raises LKR 80 Billion, With Yields Up Across All Maturities
Sri Lanka's T-bill auction raised LKR 80Bn in phase one, with yields up at every tenor: 3M at 9.25%, 6M at 9.41% and