Colombo Stock Exchange Extends Gains on Banking Rally
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed in positive territory as renewed buying interest in leading banking stocks lifted key indices, pushing daily turnover above
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Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 06 Jan 2026
The Sri Lanka rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Thursday as bond yields edged marginally higher, reflecting cautious sentiment across
Real Estate
Sri Lanka Police Housing Boost with Harbour View Apartments
Sri Lanka Police housing received a major policy boost after Cabinet approval to acquire 350 apartments from the Harbour View Residencies project in
Energy
Sri Lanka Power Generation Cost Cut Plan Signals Major Relief
Sri Lanka power generation cost is set for a significant reduction as the Energy Ministry moves to lower electricity production expenses through competitive
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Faces Scrutiny Through Leakage Survey
Sri Lanka tourism revenue will come under renewed scrutiny as authorities prepare to launch a leakage survey aimed at determining how much tourist
Global Affairs
US Ambassador Julie Chung Set to Leave Sri Lanka After Tenure
US Ambassador Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16, marking the end of a nearly four-year tenure that coincided with a
Agriculture
Sri Lanka EU Grant Deal Boosts Sustainable Rubber Sector
Sri Lanka EU grant cooperation deepened as the country signed an €8 million agreement with the European Union to promote environmentally responsible practices
Stock Market
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge as S&P SL20 Hits Six-Week High
Sri Lanka stocks closed higher on Tuesday as strong buying interest in banking and capital goods counters lifted key indices, pushing the S&P
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Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 07 Jan 2026
Stay updated with Central Bank rates to navigate daily currency shifts Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 306.28 313.81 AUD 204.63 213.87 CAD
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Sri Lanka Stock Market Halted After Shocking Error Trade
The Sri Lanka stock market was abruptly halted shortly after opening on Wednesday after an error trade involving newly listed Wealth Trust Securities