Foreign Holdings of Sri Lanka Government Securities Climb for Seventh Straight Week
Foreign holdings of Sri Lanka government securities climbed 3.53% to LKR 188.8bn, extending a seven-week uptrend even as equity outflows continue.
Treasury Market
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Current Account Deficit Widens for Third Consecutive Month
Sri Lanka posted a USD 149Mn current account deficit in June 2026, its third straight monthly shortfall, as the rupee held steady.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Sri Lanka Bond Yields: Mid-Curve Rates Fall Sharply While Long End Rises, in Diverging Weekly Moves
Sri Lanka's 3-7Y bond yields fell up to 30bps week-on-week while the 10-year tenor rose 30bps, marking a sharp curve divergence.
Stock Market
Colombo Turnover Jumps 57% Above Monthly Average, Driven Largely by Crossing Deals
Colombo Stock Exchange turnover hit LKR 2.96bn, 56.6% above the monthly average, driven largely by crossing deals in RIL, AEL and JKH.
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Pull Over a Billion Rupees from Colombo Stocks in Single Session
Foreign investors net-sold LKR 1.03bn in CSE equities in one session, led by RIL, as YTD foreign outflows pass LKR 37 billion.
Business
Amana Takaful Annual Awards 2025 Honours Top Performers
Amana Takaful Annual Awards 2025 celebrated the exceptional achievements of the company’s employees and sales professionals, recognising outstanding performance across its Life and
Tourism
Vietjet Double Day Sale Offers Vietnam Fares from USD90
Vietjet Double Day Sale is giving Sri Lankan travellers the chance to book flights to Vietnam from just USD90, as the airline prepares
Manufacturing
CEAT Kelani Celebrates Top Dealers at Excellence Awards
CEAT Kelani recognised the achievements of its nationwide dealer network at the Partner Excellence Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding performance and reaffirming its commitment
Business
ReturnShip Alliance Launches in Sri Lanka
ReturnShip Alliance has been launched as Sri Lanka’s first holistic returnship ecosystem, aiming to reconnect skilled professionals returning from career breaks with meaningful
Tourism
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals Fall 1.7% in July 2026
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals declined by 1.7 percent in July 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to official data, extending