FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s currency was valued at 315.50/75 against the US dollar in the spot market, a decline from the previous rate of 315.50/60 recorded on Friday prior to the extended holiday weekend, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained relatively stable.
A Treasury bill auction for 90,000 million rupees was currently in progress.
The yield on a bond set to mature on June 15, 2029, was reported at 9.90/10.00 percent. Similarly, a bond maturing on September 15, 2029, was quoted at 9.95/10.05 percent, which was consistent with another bond due on October 15, 2029. A bond slated to mature on December 15, 2029, was noted at 10.00/10.00 percent, showing an increase from the earlier rate of 10.00/05 percent. Additionally, a bond due on July 1, 2030, was quoted at 10.12/15 percent, and a bond maturing on December 15, 2032, was priced at 10.75/90 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the American dollar was priced at 312.0500 for buying and 319.0500 for selling. For the British pound, the rates were 422.5138 for buying and 433.8172 for selling, while the euro stood at 365.6779 for buying and 377.0973 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced a rise of 0.25 percent, equating to an increase of 54.83 points, reaching a total of 22,183.49. The S&P SL20 index also saw a slight uptick of 0.23 percent, or 14.05 points, bringing it to 6,166.78. (Colombo/Apr15/2026)
