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Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday

Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

September 8, 2026
Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

September 8, 2026

CSE Slips Below 21,000 as Turnover Hits Year-to-Date Low

Sep 29, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
CSE Slips Below 21,000 as Turnover Hits Year-to-Date Low

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange started the week under pressure, with the benchmark ASPI falling below the 21,000 level as broad-based…

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Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Sep 28, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Government has yet to set a firm timeline for electricity tariff reductions, with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka saying…

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Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Sep 28, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

GAMPAHA, September 27, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government will introduce a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy covering the next…

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Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sep 28, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today, with dollar selling rates moving…

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Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Sep 27, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka is targeting four million tourist arrivals and US$8 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030, as the Government…

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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour
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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

November 5, 2026

COLOMBO, November 5, 2026 — Stocks rallied at the Colombo Stock Exchange during the first hour of trading today, with…

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Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears
October 31, 2026

COLOMBO, October 31, 2026 — Oil prices rose more than…

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Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto
October 31, 2026

SINGAPORE, October 31, 2026 — Binance says it has reserved…

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Binance Hit by Record US$6.3 Billion Crypto Theft as Analysts Point to North Korea
October 31, 2026

SINGAPORE, October 31, 2026 — Binance has suffered a US$6.3…

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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

November 5, 2026
Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026
CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

November 3, 2026

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BUSINESS

JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

November 5, 2026
JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 4, 2026
Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

November 3, 2026

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

November 4, 2026
CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026
Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

October 30, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

November 5, 2026
Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

November 4, 2026
ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

November 2, 2026

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NATION

Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

November 5, 2026
Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

November 4, 2026
Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

November 3, 2026

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World

‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

November 5, 2026
Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

November 4, 2026
Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

November 3, 2026

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