Alliance Air Celebrates 500th Flight to Jaffna, Enhancing Chennai-Jaffna Links
Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, celebrated a major milestone by completing its 500th flight operation to Jaffna International Airport on August
Economics
Business
ADB Country Director Praises SME Success in Kandy, Pledges Continued Support
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Sri Lanka, Takafumi Kadono, recently visited ADB-aided small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kandy. Kadono expressed
Markets
Gold Prices Today in Sri Lanka: As of 8th August 2024
Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 722,690.00 24 Carat 1 Gram Rs. 25,500.00 24 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Rs.
Forex Market
Current Exchange Rates for Sri Lankan Rupee
As of the latest exchange rates, the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) stands as follows against major global currencies:
Stock Market
Colombo Stock Exchange Marginally Up Amid Year’s Lowest Turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed with slight gains on Wednesday, according to its site data. The broader All Share Index (ASPI) edged up
Bond Yields
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens to 301.55 Against USD, Bond Yields Rise
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stronger at 301.55/65 to the US dollar on Wednesday, improving from 302.10/20 on Tuesday, according to dealers. However, bond
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Forex Reserves Slightly Decline to $5.649 Bn in July
Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a marginal decline, reaching $5.649 billion in July 2024, down from $5.654 billion in June, according to
Forex Market
Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Flat at 302.10/30 Against USD
On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan rupee opened unchanged at 302.10/30 against the US dollar, according to dealers. Bond yields remained steady, and the
Economics
Luminex Wins Tender for Cleanup of Kankasanthurei Cement Factory Complex
Engineering firm Luminex PLC has been awarded the contract to clean up the Kankasanthurei cement factory complex, focusing on the collection of iron
Economics
Ceylon Chamber Launches ‘Vision 2030’ for Sustainable Development
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its groundbreaking policy document, ‘Vision 2030,’ which outlines a strategic plan for Sri Lanka’s sustainable and