Sri Lanka interest rates edge higher in July
Sri Lanka interest rates continued to edge higher in July as banks raised deposit rates to meet growing credit demand, even after the
Economics
Energy
Sri Lanka extends deadline for battery storage bids
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has extended the deadline for private investors to submit bids for Sri Lanka’s first grid-scale battery storage project
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 22 sep 2025
The Sri Lanka rupee strengthened on Monday, opening at 302.10/20 to the US dollar—firmer than Friday’s 302.45/50—as bond yields eased and the Colombo
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 22 Sep 2025
Tracking the Central Bank’s daily exchange rates is essential for businesses, travelers, and investors to make smarter financial decisions in a changing global
Business
Proparco Sri Lanka Eyes New Investments
Proparco Sri Lanka has expressed readiness to support private sector financing following the country’s completion of its sovereign debt restructuring. The move signals
Business
Sri Lanka life insurance posts strong growth
The Sri Lanka life insurance sector is gaining momentum, with listed insurers reporting solid gross written premium (GWP) growth in 2024 and the
Business
Sri Lanka Tea Needs Urgent Investment
Sri Lanka tea needs urgent investment as smallholder yields decline, threatening long-term growth and the government’s ambitious target of 400 million kilograms in
Economics
Sri Lanka Power Tariff Reforms Under IMF Review
Sri Lanka power tariff reforms are now under close review as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) engages with government and opposition officials ahead
Economics
Sri Lanka growth momentum builds after crisis
The Sri Lanka growth story is gaining momentum, with Asia Frontier Capital Fund Manager Ruchir Desai highlighting reforms, political stability and tourism recovery
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka digital exports get boost with German deal
The Sri Lanka digital exports sector is set to expand in Europe as the Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk