On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.33/37 against the US dollar in the spot market, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained broadly steady.

The bond maturing on June 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.35/45 percent. Similarly, the bond maturing on September 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.40/50 percent. The bond set to mature on December 15, 2029, saw quotes of 9.45/55 percent, slightly adjusting from the previous 9.48/53 percent.

For the bond maturing on March 1, 2030, the quotes were at 9.52/58 percent, maintaining a range from the previous 9.52/55 percent. The bond with a maturity date of July 1, 2030, was quoted at 9.55/63 percent. Meanwhile, the bond maturing on March 15, 2031, was quoted at 9.70/80 percent.

The bond maturing on October 1, 2032, remained steady at 10.20/28 percent. A slight change was observed in the bond maturing on June 1, 2033, which was quoted at 10.45/55 percent, compared to the previous 10.50/55 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2034, was quoted at 10.70/75 percent, down from 10.73/77 percent. Lastly, the bond due on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 10.75/85 percent, a decrease from 10.81/84 percent.

Additionally, an auction of 140,000 million Treasury bonds was underway. (Colombo/Feb26/2026)