Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 17 Jun 2026
Sri Lanka rupee strengthened against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, while government bond yields declined sharply ahead of a
Forex Market
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Jun 16, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold Price today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 348,700 as of June 16, 2026,
Economics
Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge
Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge, highlighting a significant strengthening of Sri Lanka’s fiscal position during the
Entrepreneurship
Shehara De Silva headlines Sri Lanka’s presence at EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2026
Shehara De Silva headlines Sri Lanka’s presence at EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2026, representing the country among a distinguished group of high-potential women
Business
SLID launches Public Sector Forum to advance governance excellence in State-Owned Enterprises
SLID launches Public Sector Forum to advance governance excellence in State-Owned Enterprises, marking a significant step toward strengthening accountability, transparency, and board leadership
Stock Market
Market stages strong recovery as ASPI surges over 740 points
Market stages strong recovery as ASPI surges over 740 points as the Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a powerful rebound on June 15, 2026,
Investments
Port City Colombo Forum in Dubai positions Sri Lanka as South Asia’s gateway for UAE business expansion
Port City Colombo Forum in Dubai positions Sri Lanka as South Asia’s gateway for UAE business expansion, highlighting the country’s growing role as
Business
Deepal Sri Lanka unveils S05 REEV; announces Changan’s NEVO Brand arrival
Deepal Sri Lanka unveils S05 REEV; announces Changan’s NEVO Brand arrival, marking a significant development in Sri Lanka’s growing new energy vehicle sector
Finance
Amana Bank expands to Balangoda with first SBC in Ratnapura District
Amana Bank expands to Balangoda with first SBC in Ratnapura District, further strengthening its customer access network and expanding its self-service banking footprint
Finance
New gold-loan rules strengthen safeguards; limited rating impact seen: Fitch
New gold-loan rules strengthen safeguards; limited rating impact seen: Fitch, as Sri Lanka’s banking and finance sectors prepare to comply with tighter capital