Mechanized Tea Plucking Transforms Estate Work
Mechanized Tea Plucking is changing the daily realities of tea estate workers in Nuwara Eliya, helping increase productivity, improve incomes and reduce the
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Tropikal Life’s Coconut Water Facility Goes Carbon Neutral
Tropikal Life’s Coconut Water facility in Seeduwa has received Carbon Neutral Certification, marking a significant environmental milestone for the company and strengthening its
Treasury Market
Foreign Investors Keep Adding to Sri Lankan Government Securities, Even as Equity Outflows Persist
Foreign holdings of Sri Lankan government securities rise for a sixth straight week even as equity market outflows persist.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Treasury Yields Fall Sharply Across the Curve as Banking System Liquidity Expands
Sri Lankan government securities yields ease up to 40bps week-on-week as banking system liquidity expands and foreign holdings climb.
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Slips as Profit-Taking Sets In, Treasury Yields Ease Across the Curve
ASPI slips on profit-taking as CSE turnover falls below average; Treasury yields ease across the curve and rupee firms against the dollar.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Aug 10, 2026
Gold Price in Sri Lanka remained at elevated levels on 11 August 2026, with the price of 22 Carat gold reaching Rs. 356,700
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 10 Aug 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted stronger at 334.90/335.00 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while government bond yields continued
Technological Advancements
99x Rebuilds IT Labs in Mahiyanganaya Schools
IT Labs damaged by last December’s floods are being restored in three Mahiyanganaya schools, giving rural students renewed access to computers, practical technology
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Rises as Trading Surges on Retail-Led Buying Interest
ASPI gains 47 points on surging turnover as government securities yields fall sharply and foreign investors keep buying bonds.
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Government Securities Extend Multi-Week Climb
Foreign holdings of Sri Lanka government securities rose 2.14% week-on-week, up nearly 42% since late June, even as equity outflows continue.