The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened in the spot market on Friday, quoted at 309.20/25 against the US dollar, compared to 309.29/32 the previous day, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained steady.

The yield on a bond maturing on July 1, 2028, was quoted at 9.03/07 percent. A bond maturing on December 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.41/43 percent, slightly adjusted from 9.40/44 percent the previous day. The bond maturing on March 1, 2030, saw a slight decrease, quoted at 9.46/50 percent, down from 9.47/49 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on October 1, 2032, was quoted at 10.08/12 percent, down from 10.10/13 percent, while a bond maturing on December 15, 2032, remained steady at 10.10/15 percent.

A bond maturing on June 1, 2033, held steady at 10.34/36 percent, while a bond maturing on November 1, 2033, was quoted at 10.35/42 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2034, saw a slight decrease, quoted at 10.62/67 percent, down from 10.60/64 percent. The bond maturing on June 15, 2035, was quoted at 10.65/75 percent, down from 10.67/72 percent.

The telegraphic transfer rates for the US dollar were 305.8000 buying and 312.8000 selling. The British pound was quoted at 411.3008 buying and 422.7484 selling, while the euro was at 358.3369 buying and 369.8581 selling.

On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 0.17 percent, or 40.34 points, to reach 23,740.89. The S&P SL20 index increased by 0.71 percent, or 47.77 points, closing at 6,662.40.

(Colombo/Feb27/2026)