EDB, Bogala Graphite discuss industry barriers
EDB, Bogala Graphite discuss industry barriers as Sri Lanka steps up efforts to strengthen its globally recognised graphite sector and expand export opportunities
Manufacturing
Economics
OIL SHOCK: CT Smith projects $ 11.1 b trade deficit
OIL SHOCK: CT Smith projects $ 11.1 b trade deficit as rising petroleum import costs are expected to widen Sri Lanka’s external trade
Apparel and Fashion
External sector: Sri Lankan apparel faces GSP+ test
External sector: Sri Lankan apparel faces GSP+ test as the country’s largest export industry prepares for a crucial reapplication to the European Union’s
Tourism
ECO-TOURISM: Delft Island to be SL’s first zero emission destination
ECO-TOURISM: Delft Island to be SL’s first zero emission destination as the Sri Lankan government moves forward with plans to transform the northern
Banking & Finance
Pan Asia Bank appoints new Chairman, Deputy Chairperson
Pan Asia Bank appoints new Chairman, Deputy Chairperson as the bank announced a new leadership team effective 3 August 2026, with B.D.A. Perera
Economics
FTZMA pitches ‘no wrong door’ pathway to boost forex earnings
FTZMA pitches ‘no wrong door’ pathway to boost forex earnings with a proposal urging the government to establish a single national platform that
Manufacturing
Local confectioners brace for bitter tariff squeeze
Local confectioners brace for bitter tariff squeeze as Sri Lanka’s planned tariff reforms raise concerns among domestic manufacturers that lower duties on imported
Tourism
Sri Lanka to re-invite bids for Dedduwa tourist resort
Sri Lanka to re-invite bids for Dedduwa tourist resort after the government confirmed it will launch a fresh round of investment invitations for
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 05 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.70/75 to US dollar spot as the local currency ended Tuesday’s trading largely unchanged, while government securities traded
Treasury Market
Banking System Liquidity Expands 14% as Overnight Funds Swell to LKR 204.7 Billion
Overnight liquidity in Sri Lanka's banking system rose 14% to LKR 204.74bn week-on-week, even as CBSL's GSec holdings stayed broadly flat.