FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading in the spot market at 309.29/32 against the US dollar, following an opening rate […]
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Sri Lanka Stocks Surge with Gains in Softlogic, Construction, and Consumer Sectors
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced gains on Thursday, with notable contributions from the capital goods and diversified financial sectors. The All Share Price Index […]
Hayleys of Sri Lanka Set to Secure Rs7 Billion Through Debenture Offering
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys Plc has announced its intention to issue up to 70 million debentures to raise a total of […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Hold Steady
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 […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Rise with Boost from Diversified Financials and Capital Goods
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a slight uptick on Wednesday, with capital goods and diversified financials driving the turnover. The All Share Price Index […]
Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Decline Across Maturities Amid Reduced Sales
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields experienced a decline across all maturities at the auction held on Wednesday, according to data provided by the Public Debt […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Rebound
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable, quoted at 309.35/40 against the US dollar in the spot market, according to dealers. Meanwhile, […]
NTB Reports 6% Decline in Profits for December 2025 Quarter in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s publicly listed lender, Nations Trust Bank, reported a 6 percent decline in group profits for the fourth quarter ending December 2025, reaching 4.35 […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Rise
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.35/40 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, maintaining a slight change from the previous […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Decline Amid Uncertainty Over IMF Program Delay
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline on Tuesday, influenced by investor uncertainty and rising fixed income rates, according to brokers. The […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Experience Uptick
On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.35/40 to the US dollar in the spot market, slightly changing from Monday’s rate of 309.36/38, according […]
Sri Lanka Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Rise
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.36/38 per US dollar in the spot market, slightly adjusting from Friday’s close of 309.35/45, […]
Sri Lankan Stocks Edge Upward with Banking Sector and Melstacorp Boosting Turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange saw a modest increase on Monday, with the banking sector making a significant impact on the day’s relatively low market […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Rally at Midday, Melstacorp Captures Investor Interest
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the Colombo Stock Exchange opened positively and maintained its upward trend through midday, according to data from the CSE. The […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Rise on Shorter Tenors
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.35/40 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared to 309.35/45 on […]
International Investors Continue to Acquire Sri Lanka Rupee Bonds for Fourth Consecutive Week
Foreign investors continued their interest in Sri Lankan government securities for the fourth consecutive week, as of the week ending February 19. According to data […]
LAUGFS Gas Initiates Steps to Stabilize LPG Supply
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that measures are being implemented to restore the availability and normal distribution of LPG within the upcoming […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Rise
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at 309.35/45 against the US dollar in the spot market, slightly weakening from the previous […]