Sri Lanka Rupee Strengthens, Stocks Rise: Market Update
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 304.80/305.20 against the US dollar on Monday, with bond yields remaining steady and stocks opening 0.36 percent
Economics
Sri Lanka Reduces Bus Fares by 5.07%; Public Transport Declared Essential Service
Bus fares in Sri Lanka will be reduced by 5.07 percent from midnight on July 1, as announced by the National Transport Commission.
Economics
LP Gas Prices Reduced in Sri Lanka
The price of Litro domestic LP gas cylinders has been reduced effective from midnight today (2), according to the Chairman of Litro Gas,
Markets
Animal Production Association Urges Government to Reconsider Egg Tax
Sri Lanka Animal Production Association President Ajith Gunasekara has called on the Government to reconsider the 20.5% tax on eggs, a perishable item,
Entrepreneurship
Committee Recommends Entrepreneurship to Address Economic Crisis
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has emphasized the need to foster entrepreneurship and has instructed officials
Tourism
Korea Eases Travel Alert on Sri Lanka
Positive News for Tourism The Republic of Korea has relaxed its travel alert for Sri Lanka, a move welcomed by the tourism industry.
Markets
Gold Prices in Sri Lanka on July 2, 2024
Today, the price of 22 carat gold in Sri Lanka is as follows: For 24 carat gold:
Markets
Current Gold Prices in Sri Lanka as of July 1, 2024
As of July 1, 2024, the price of 22 carat gold in Sri Lanka is as follows: For 24 carat gold: These rates
Economics
DFCC Bank Launches Rs. 500 Million Fund to Boost Smallholder Dairy Farmers
DFCC Bank has announced a significant initiative to strengthen Sri Lanka’s dairy industry by allocating Rs. 500 million to finance smallholder dairy farmers.
Economics
Immediate Fuel Price Reductions Announced by CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced an immediate reduction in fuel prices. The new prices are as follows: There are no changes