Sri Lanka Treasury Bills Sale Surges After Auction
Sri Lanka Treasury bills issuance expanded further this week as the government raised additional funds through a post-auction tap sale, signalling sustained financing.
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Sri Lanka Intra-Day FX Rate to Boost Market Transparency
Sri Lanka intra-day FX rate reforms are set to reshape the country’s foreign exchange market as the Central Bank moves to improve transparency.
- January 9, 2026
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Sri Lanka Cash Short Banks Face Deepening Liquidity Stress
Sri Lanka cash short banks sharply increased their reliance on central bank funding as overnight liquidity conditions deteriorated. Official data show emergency borrowing.
- January 9, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 07 Jan 2026
The Sri Lanka rupee edged weaker against the US dollar as midweek trading reflected cautious market sentiment and stable bond yields. Analysts continued.
- January 7, 2026
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Sri Lanka Hikes Diesel and Premium Fuel Prices in 2026
Sri Lanka fuel prices have risen from January 5, 2026, as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation adjusts diesel, premium fuels, and other petroleum products.
- January 6, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Budget Deficit to Rise 1.4% in 2026
Sri Lanka budget deficit is expected to rise by 1.4 percent in 2026, reaching 6.5 percent of GDP, as the government allocates additional.
- January 6, 2026
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Sri Lanka Coconut Export Revenue Crosses USD 1bn Milestone
Sri Lanka coconut export revenue crossed the one-billion-dollar mark in the first ten months of 2025, driven by strong global demand for value-added.
- January 5, 2026
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Sri Lanka Remittances Hit Powerful Record Near US$7.8bn
Sri Lanka remittances climbed to an all-time high of nearly US$7.8 billion last year, according to government estimates, highlighting a strong recovery in.
- January 5, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Total Imports Ease as Car Demand Shows Strength
Sri Lanka total imports declined sharply in November 2025 as overall demand softened, even while personal vehicle imports continued to rise, signalling a.
- January 5, 2026
Economics
Sri Lanka Tuk-Tuk Gangs Face Tough Equal Law Pledge
Sri Lanka tuk-tuk gangs have come under renewed scrutiny after authorities pledged equal enforcement of the law amid rising violence and intimidation against.
- January 5, 2026