Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 24 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee continues to depreciate, weakening to 313.50/314.50 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while bond yields showed
Forex Market
Stock Market
Sri Lanka stocks trend up after Trump announcement
Sri Lanka stocks trend up after Trump announcement, reflecting renewed investor confidence following US President Donald Trump’s pause on Iran infrastructure attacks. The
Trade Relations
Iran will offer fuel and essential supplies to Sri Lanka if requested
Iran will offer fuel and essential supplies to Sri Lanka if requested as Tehran signals its willingness to support the island nation amid
Energy
WindForce secures 13th grid-scale Rs. 1.7 b BESS project
WindForce secures 13th grid-scale Rs. 1.7 b BESS project as the renewable energy developer continues to expand its footprint in Sri Lanka’s evolving
Finance
Janashakthi’s Rs. 5 b IPO gets CSE nod
Janashakthi’s Rs. 5 b IPO gets CSE nod as the diversified financial services group moves forward with plans to raise fresh capital through
Apparel and Fashion
Rs. 520 m textile training complex opens in Ratmalana
Rs. 520 m textile training complex opens in Ratmalana as Sri Lanka steps up efforts to strengthen workforce capabilities and enhance competitiveness in
Economics
Food importers warn 10-20% price rise ahead of festive season
Food importers warn 10-20% price rise ahead of festive season as industry stakeholders seek to reassure consumers that essential supplies will remain uninterrupted
Business
LAUGFS Gas announces new Board appointments
LAUGFS Gas announces new Board appointments as the company moves to reinforce its leadership structure with the inclusion of three experienced professionals, signalling
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties
Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties was the focus of high-level discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat, highlighting renewed efforts to
Economics
Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 faces SC challenge
Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 has come under constitutional scrutiny as a tax expert files a petition before the Supreme Court, raising concerns