Exchange Rates 17-01-2025
Data by CBSL Australian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate (LKR) 2025-01-17 179.5450 188.9322 Canadian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate
Forex Market
Bond Yields
Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens to 296.25 Against US Dollar; Bond Yields Stable
Bond Yields: The overall bond market remained mostly flat with minor fluctuations across maturities.
Gold Price
Current Gold Prices in Sri Lanka – 17th January 2025
The gold prices in Sri Lanka as of 17th January 2025 are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 806,688.00 24
Investments
SL and Sinopec Finalize $3.7 Billion Refinery Deal in Hambantota
Sri Lanka and China’s leading petroleum firm Sinopec have formalized a landmark agreement for a $3.7 billion oil refinery in Hambantota. The deal
Tourism
LOLC Group MD: Marina in Port City to Transform Tourism and Maritime
LOLC Holdings PLC Group Managing Director Kapila Jayawardena announced that the $120 million Marina at Colombo Port City is set to revolutionize Sri
Economics
SLEA Hosts Panel on Path from Debt Default to Growth
A new chapter for Sri Lanka’s economic growth unfolded yesterday as the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), in collaboration with ODI Global, hosted
Forex Market
Exchange Rates 15-01-2025
Data by CBSL Australian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate (LKR) 2025-01-15 177.9628 187.3416 Canadian Dollar Date Buy Rate (LKR) Sell Rate
Bond Yields
Spot USD Weakens to Rs. 295.00/10; Bond Yields Remain Steady
The bond market showed minimal movement, with yields largely flat across maturities. Key quotes include: Meanwhile, the Colombo stock market saw a 1%
Agriculture
Sri Lanka Farmers Demand Rs. 140 for Paddy Kilo, 60% Above Thailand’s Rates
Sri Lankan farmers have called for a paddy purchase price of Rs. 130 to 140 per kilogram this harvest season, Deputy Minister of
Agriculture
Sri Lanka Tea Average Drops at First January Sale
Sri Lanka’s tea price average fell by 1.5% during the first sale in January, according to industry data from Ceylon Tea Brokers. The