Colombo Bourse Slips as Turnover Hits Six-Week Low While Rupee Strengthens
ASPI and S&P SL20 eased on thin turnover as the rupee strengthened and short-tenor bond yields declined in today's market session.
Daily Market Snapshot
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Government Securities Decline as Weekly Accumulation Trend Pauses
Foreign holdings of Sri Lankan government securities dropped to LKR 206.1Bn, ending seven weeks of steady accumulation.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Short and Mid-Tenor Yields Ease as Belly of Curve Sees Selective Selling
Short and mid-tenor government bond yields fell on buying interest, while 2034 and 2035 maturities saw modest selling pressure.
Currency Watch
Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar in Latest Session
The LKR appreciated to 330.35 against the dollar as banking system liquidity edged higher, offering relief for importers and debt servicing.
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Slides to Six-Week Low Amid Muted Trading
CSE turnover fell to LKR 750Mn, 69% below average, as ASPI and S&P SL20 dipped slightly amid thin investor participation.
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Sept 21, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold Price in Sri Lanka stood at Rs.350,800 on September 21, 2026, while 24 Carat
Finance
ITFC signs $1.5bn framework agreement with Maldives
ITFC has signed a five-year framework agreement with the Maldives Government to mobilise up to $1.5 billion for trade financing operations, essential commodity
Finance
NBSL expands operations with new City Office in Colombo
NBSL has expanded its operations with a new City Office on Thurstan Road in Colombo 3, strengthening its presence in the capital while
Energy
Resus Energy commissions 2MW solar power plant
Resus Energy has commissioned a 2MW solar power plant in Damana, Ampara, marking another expansion of its renewable energy portfolio as the facility
Finance
Softlogic Finance plans Rs1bn rights issue
Softlogic Finance plans to raise Rs1.002 billion through a rights issue as the non-bank financial institution seeks to strengthen its Tier 1 Capital