Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports Reach $1.43 Billion in 2024 with Increased Market Potential
Sri Lanka’s tea exports in 2024 amounted to 245.7 million kilograms, generating $1.43 billion in revenue—marginally surpassing last year’s figure of 241.9 million
Business
Stock Market
Colombo Stock Exchange Hits Record Highs as ASPI Surpasses 17,000 Points
The Colombo stock market continued its bullish streak yesterday, setting new records as key indices surged, primarily driven by banking stocks. The benchmark
Recap
News Recap: 22-01-2025
Gold Price Gold Price Today in Sri Lanka As of January 22, 2025, gold prices in Sri Lanka are: Gold Ounce at Rs.
Forex Market
Exchange Rates 23-01-2025
Data by CBSL Australian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate (LKR) 2025-01-23 182.8186 192.2887 Canadian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate
Bond Yields
Sri Lanka Bond Yields Remain Stable with Slight Upward Movement Across Maturities
Sri Lanka’s bond yields were broadly stable on Thursday, with slight upward movements across various maturities, according to market dealers. A bond maturing
Economics
IMF Says Sri Lanka’s SOEs Could Remain State-Owned or Be Privatized Amid Restructuring Debate
Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) could either remain under state ownership or be privatized, according to Peter Breuer, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission
Economics
Sri Lanka Collects Rs10.9bn from Rice Import Tax Amidst Low Yields and Protectionist Measures
Sri Lanka has collected 10.9 billion rupees from imported rice as of January 10, according to K A Vimalenthirarajah, Secretary to the Ministry,
Business
HNB Completes Acquisition of Acuity Partners’ Remaining Stake for Rs. 6.5 Billion
Hatton National Bank (HNB) has successfully acquired the remaining 50% stake in Acuity Partners Ltd. from DFCC Bank for Rs. 6.5 billion. The
Gold Price
Gold Prices in Sri Lanka Increase Slightly on 23rd January 2025
Gold prices in Sri Lanka saw a slight increase, with 22-carat gold priced at Rs. 213,300 for 8 grams (1 pawn) and Rs.
Bond Yields
Sri Lanka Bond Yields Decline Amid Ongoing Treasury Bill Auction
Sri Lanka’s bond yields saw a slight decline on Wednesday as the market responded to an ongoing auction of 155,000 million rupees worth