Sri Lanka services exports rise 3.75-pct in June 2026
Sri Lanka services exports rise 3.75-pct in June 2026, driven by strong growth in ICT/BPM and financial services, according to the latest data
Economics
Forex Market
Sri Lanka’s FM to join ASEAN forum in Philippines
Sri Lanka’s FM to join ASEAN forum as Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath travels to the Philippines for high-level regional meetings, where he is
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 23 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 336.30/40 to US dollar spot remained largely unchanged in Thursday’s trading, while government securities traded with broadly steady yields,
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Surplus Widens to LKR 175Bn
Sri Lanka's overnight banking system liquidity rose to LKR 175.2Bn as CBSL held rates steady and short-term T-bill yields eased.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Bill Auction Fully Subscribed as Short-Tenor Yields Ease
Sri Lanka's PDMO raised the full LKR 140Bn T-bill offer as 3M and 6M yields eased, while the 12-month bill fell short of
Daily Market Snapshot
CBSL Holds Policy Rate at 8.75%, Flags Geopolitical Risk to Outlook
Sri Lanka's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 8.75%, saying May's tightening is still transmitting through the economy.
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Surges to LKR 3.5Bn on Heavy Real Estate Crossings
CSE turnover more than doubled the monthly average as real estate crossings dominated trading, while the ASPI closed flat and foreign selling continued.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Jul 22, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 342,100 on 22 July 2026, according to the
Business
Multi-agency committee to recommend transferring 60 provincial roads to RDA for urgent rehabilitation
Multi-agency committee to recommend transferring 60 provincial roads to RDA for urgent rehabilitation after the Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of a
Trade Relations
Swedish trade delegation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027
Swedish trade delegation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, with Sweden reaffirming its commitment to strengthening trade ties by preparing to bring