Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the...
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$ 693.3 million recorded in...
Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points, or 4.21%, to close...
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the...
NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs. 13.2 billion, while assuring...
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06).
According to the government, a service fee will...
Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203 acres, 2 roods, and...
IndiGo Expands International Network with New, Direct Flights between Delhi and...
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is further strengthening its connectivity to Sri Lanka, with the launch of new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo. Commencing...
Sri Lanka ranked 2nd most unaffordable housing market in Asia —...
Sri Lanka has been ranked the second most unaffordable housing market in Asia, according to a new report by The Economist.
The report noted that...
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop Rs. 29,000 in three days
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline over the past three days, in line with the global market downturn, it was...