Foreign Investors Extend Selling as Colombo Bourse Advances on Local Buying
Foreign funds posted a net outflow on the CSE even as the ASPI rose, extending a selling trend that has topped LKR 37
Stock Market
Healthcare
SLPMA seeks national push to make pharma next export engine
SLPMA seeks national push to make pharma next export engine as the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) called for stronger policy support
Business
Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka marks 100 years of service to nation
Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka marks 100 years of service to nation as the country’s premier professional body for surveyors prepares to celebrate
Business
Bail rejected for owner of prominent garment retail chain; remanded till 6 Aug.
Bail rejected for owner of prominent garment retail chain; remanded till 6 Aug. after the Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court refused a bail application
Technological Advancements
AI-first legal technology firm 3Rive expands regional presence through new Anthropic partnership
AI-first legal technology firm 3Rive expands regional presence through new Anthropic partnership as the Australia-headquartered company strengthens its global ambitions and positions Sri
Investments
Business Forum “Discover Sri Lanka: Gateway to Trade and Investment” in Milan
Business Forum “Discover Sri Lanka: Gateway to Trade and Investment” in Milan brought together government officials, business leaders, and investors to showcase Sri
Manufacturing
SLAMERP welcomes 10% US tariff rate, hails Govt.’s sustained advocacy
SLAMERP welcomes 10% US tariff rate, hails Govt.’s sustained advocacy as Sri Lanka’s rubber products industry praised the latest US trade decision, saying
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 28 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 336.15/25 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up as the local currency strengthened marginally against the US dollar
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Rises to LKR 173.8 Billion as Overnight Funds Expand
Sri Lanka's overnight banking liquidity rose to LKR 173.8 billion as short-term rates eased ahead of a major Treasury bond auction.
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Post Modest Daily Inflow, But Year-to-Date Outflow Tops LKR 36 Billion
A small daily foreign inflow on the Colombo Stock Exchange is dwarfed by a LKR 36.2 billion year-to-date foreign outflow trend.