EU Pressures Sri Lanka on GSP+ Commitments
EU pressures Sri Lanka on GSP+ commitments as Colombo signals its intention to reapply for the next cycle of trade concessions. The bloc
Trade Relations
Business
LOLC Holdings Profit Falls 20% in Q4 2025
LOLC Holdings profit fell 20 percent in the December 2025 quarter, reflecting mounting cost pressures across its diversified operations. Higher interest expenses, rising
International Economic Developments
Sri Lanka President AI Summit Visit Confirmed
Sri Lanka President AI Summit visit has been confirmed for next week, as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake travels to New Delhi for a
Economics
Sri Lanka Central Bank 5% Inflation Target Sparks Debate
Sri Lanka central bank 5% inflation target is expected to be reached by the second half of 2026, according to its latest monetary
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Feb 12, 2025
22 Carat 8 Grams Gold Price in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 406,450 as of 12 February 2026, reflecting ongoing shifts in the
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 12 feb 2026
Sri Lanka rupee opened weaker against the US dollar on Thursday, while government bond yields remained broadly steady. Currency dealers reported mild depreciation
Apparel and Fashion
Hayleys Fabric Profits Crash 95% in Dec Quarter
Hayleys Fabric profits plunged 95% in the December 2025 quarter, reflecting weaker revenue and rising administrative costs. The sharp earnings decline underscores mounting
Business
Sona Shrestha Named ADB Director General
Sona Shrestha has been appointed ADB Director General of the South Asia Department, marking a significant leadership transition at the Asian Development Bank.
Energy
Sri Lanka China Ties Signal Strategic Shift
Sri Lanka China ties are set to deepen as Colombo signals a renewed commitment to transparent and mutually beneficial cooperation. The government says
Government Regulations
Sri Lanka Central Bank Warns on Dollar Use
Sri Lanka central bank has warned residents and businesses against conducting local transactions in US dollars, cautioning that violations of monetary law could