As of 28th October 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen slight adjustments. The price for 22 Carat gold is currently Rs. 208,200 per 8 grams (1 Pawn), while a single gram of 22 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 26,030. For 24 Carat gold, 8 grams costs Rs. 227,100, with each gram priced
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly stronger on Monday, trading at 293.50/55 against the US dollar, up from 293.60/70 on Friday, according to dealers. Bond yields remained stable, with the 15.12.2027 bond quoted at 11.50/60 percent, unchanged from Friday. Meanwhile, the yield on the bond maturing 15.03.2028 dropped slightly to 11.70/75 percent, down from 11.75/85 percent.
The Government has announced plans to ease the current regulations on the repatriation of export earnings in response to feedback from exporters and government agencies. The existing rules, outlined under ‘Rules for Repatriation of Export Earnings No. 01 of 2022,’ will be amended to provide greater flexibility for managing export earnings. The proposed changes, set