Private sector borrowings slow in July
Private sector borrowings in Sri Lanka slowed in July 2025, with new credit demand easing compared to the previous month, though total outstanding
Economics
Business
Sri Lanka President Launches $140Mn Solar Plant
Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake has inaugurated the construction of a 100MW solar power plant worth 140 million US dollars, marking a significant
Business
Sri Lanka Private Credit Surges Rs201Bn in July
Sri Lanka private credit expanded by 201.5 billion rupees in July 2025, continuing its strong growth momentum and reflecting increased lending confidence under
Energy
Dhammika Perera Buys Stake in Laugfs Group
Dhammika Perera has acquired a 39 percent stake in Sri Lanka’s Laugfs Group, marking a major shift for the diversified conglomerate as co-founder
Business
Sri Lanka Foreign Reserves Reach $6.16Bn in August
Sri Lanka foreign reserves rose to 6,166 million US dollars in August 2025, reflecting only a modest increase, as concerns persist over monetary
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 08 sep 2025
The Sri Lanka rupee weakened slightly against the US dollar on Monday, while government bond yields stayed largely steady, reflecting cautious market sentiment