Vidullanka Battery Storage Project in Vavunathivu
Vidullanka battery storage project signals a major step in strengthening Sri Lanka’s power infrastructure. The 10MW/40MWh facility in Vavunathivu will operate under a
Energy
Stock Market
Sri Lanka Stocks Close Lower as Banks Drag Market
Sri Lanka stocks edged lower on Tuesday as profit-taking in banking counters tempered earlier momentum. The Colombo market closed marginally in the red,
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 17 Feb 2026
Central Bank updates you can’t afford to miss in a changing currency market Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 305.48 313.02 AUD 213.48
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 16 Feb 2026
Stay alert with daily Central Bank insights that impact your money Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 305.47 313.01 AUD 214.30 223.73 CAD
Trade Relations
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
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, 2026
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