The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened against the US dollar in the spot market, closing at 309.35/45 on Friday, an improvement from the 309.45/50 mark recorded […]
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Bitcoin Breaks Below $70,000 as Fear Returns to Crypto Markets
Bitcoin has slipped decisively beneath the $70,000 threshold, briefly touching the $67,000 range this week as selling pressure intensified across global financial markets. The move […]
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Launches Mandatory Acquisition Bid for Colombo Dockyard
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, an Indian state-owned company, has extended a mandatory offer to purchase the remaining shares of Colombo Dockyard at […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Decline
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.30/40 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, showing a slight appreciation from the previous day’s […]
Sri Lanka Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Decline
The Sri Lankan rupee maintained its position against the US dollar, closing at 309.45/50 in the spot market on Thursday, consistent with the previous day’s […]
CSE’s Intense Trading Activity Elevates Turnover to Rs. 11.11 Billion
Trading activity at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was notably vigorous from the market’s opening today, showcasing strong momentum throughout the early hours of the […]
Fairfax Increases Investment in Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Canada-based Fairfax Financial Group has expanded its investment in John Keells Holdings, a prominent Sri Lankan company, according to market sources. […]
Sri Lanka’s Capital Market Leaders Make Historic Debut with Investor Forum in Saudi Arabia
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka to the […]
Hemas Group Reports 12.8% Decline in Profits for December 2025 Quarter
Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings reported a 12.8% decline in group net profit to Rs. 2.6 billion for the December 2025 quarter, compared to the same […]
Sri Lanka Singer Reports 47% Profit Surge in December 2025 Quarter
The profits of Singer Sri Lanka Plc, a prominent consumer durables retailer, surged by 47% to reach 2.1 billion rupees in the December quarter of […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Fall
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened in the spot market, closing at 309.45/55 against the US dollar, an improvement from the previous […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge as Banking Sector Drives Turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed positively on Tuesday, with significant contributions to turnover from the banking and capital goods sectors, according to data available […]
Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Decline Across All Maturities
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields experienced a decline across various maturities at the auction held on Tuesday, according to data from the Public Debt Management […]
Senthilverl Holdings Increases Stake in Colombo Dockyard to 12.20%
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to a stock exchange filing, Senthilverl Holdings has increased its stake in Colombo Dockyard to 12.20% of the issued share capital. […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Decline
The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.50/55 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, a slight improvement from 309.55/65 the previous […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Declines as Colombo Dockyard Shares Fall
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline on Monday, with the capital goods sector contributing significantly to the turnover. The All Share […]
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank Announces Rs. 20 Billion Debenture Initiative
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s leading private lender, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, has announced plans to raise up to 20 billion rupees through the issuance […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Hold Steady
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 309.30/40 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared to 309.25/35 on Friday, continuing its […]
