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Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said Sri Lanka cannot build foreign-exchange reserves 'at any cost' and must rebuild buffers to withstand external shocks while avoiding market distortions, monetary financing and heavy foreign borrowing. He urged a disciplined, sustainable reserve strategy and cited bilateral support from India during the 2022 crisis.
The Public Debt Management Office raised the full Rs.80 billion at the T‑Bill auction; 182-day yield fell to 9.24% and 364-day to 9.77% while the 91-day rose to 9.03%. The rupee marginally appreciated to Rs.328.50/328.70 and net money-market liquidity surplus was Rs.158.14 billion.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.60/70 to the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday (from 328.60/80 the previous day) while government bond yields were steady to lower (e.g. 15.03.2028 at 10.05/15% and 15.12.2032 at 11.25/35%). The dollar TT rate was 324.15/333.15.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.60/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, marginally firmer than the prior day's 328.70/329.00; selected government bond yields fell on several tenors (e.g. 15.09.2027 at 9.60/90%, 01.08.2030 at 10.65/75%).
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.75/85 to the US dollar while bond yields edged up on the 2032/34 tenors and the rest of the curve remained steady. An 80,000 million-rupee Treasury bill auction was ongoing.
Government bond yields rose for a second session, notably across the 2032-2033 tenors, while activity and volumes remained muted; a Rs.80bn T‑Bill auction is scheduled today and a Rs.150bn T‑Bond auction was announced for 11 September. The rupee marginally depreciated to about Rs.328.70/329.00.
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Daily FT·Sep 9, 2026·Award or certification·LFINPositive
K Seeds Investments ranked L B Finance PLC (LFIN.N0000) as the top-performing finance company in Category 1 (asset base > Rs.100 billion) for Q1 2026/27, based on ten equally weighted KPIs calculated from interim Colombo Stock Exchange financials.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed weaker at 328.70/329.00 to the US dollar, down from 328.25/30 the previous day; government bond yields were broadly steady, with some longer-dated maturities marginally higher.
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EconomyNext·Sep 8, 2026·Regulatory or legalNegative
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warned that perceived interference in the judiciary and an unmet meeting request by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association could erode international confidence and reduce foreign direct investment into Sri Lanka. He cited concerns over recent constitutional bench decisions and the proposed 22nd amendment.
Secondary government bond yields extended their uptrend across maturities (e.g. 15.10.29 at 10.45%; longer-dated issues up to ~11.90%). Money-market net liquidity surplus was Rs.93.64bn with the CB absorbing Rs.32.50bn via repo auctions; USD/LKR closed around 328.25/328.35.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.30/40 to the US dollar on Tuesday, slightly weaker than 328.25/30 the prior day, while government bond yields were broadly steady across maturities (about 10.00%-11.93%). Telegraphic transfer rates and the Colombo All Share Index (up 0.16%) were reported; an 80,000 million rupee T-bill auction is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Ada Derana·Sep 8, 2026·Promotional / marketing·DIALPositive
Dialog Axiata signed a partnership with Ria Money Transfer to let senders abroad send funds directly to eZ Cash wallets, benefiting over 20 million Sri Lankans. Recipients can withdraw cash at 55,000+ eZ Cash outlets or via Commercial Bank ATMs using mobile number and PIN.
Sri Lanka's Central Bank net-bought US$579 million in August, the largest monthly net absorption since March 2024, bringing net purchases to US$1,484 million in the first eight months of 2026 as it rebuilds foreign reserves to meet IMF targets and upcoming sovereign debt repayments.
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets rose 4.6% to USD 6,905 million at end‑August 2026 (from USD 6,600m in July); foreign currency reserves climbed 5.1% to USD 6,690m and gold reserves increased 9.5% to USD 210m.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.25/30 to the US dollar on Monday, while government bond yields rose. Shorter paper (15.09.2027) was around 9.55-9.75% and the 15.08.2036 issue closed near 11.85-11.95%.
Money market liquidity jumped to Rs. 355.30 billion, the highest in 24 weeks. Call money and repo rates averaged 8.86% and 8.92%, secondary government bond yields closed higher amid profit-taking and external headwinds, the PDMO raised the full Rs. 80 billion at the T-bill auction, and the rupee marginally depreciated to Rs. 328.22/328.30.
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.20/40 to the US dollar in the spot market while local government bond yields were largely steady (e.g. 15.02.2028 at ~9.95-10.10%). The telegraphic transfer dollar rate was 323.80/332.80 (buy/sell) and the ASPI rose 0.28% to 21,681, with the S&P SL20 up 0.39% to 6,082.
Sri Lanka Customs collected Rs.219.3bn in August, 15.3% above the Rs.190.3bn target, and YTD collections reached Rs.1,852.5bn (up ~25% YoY), achieving 83.9% of the Rs.2,207bn 2026 target; gains linked to stronger enforcement, valuation practices and a rebound in imports as reserves stabilise.
The SEC reported Singapore-based foreign stock purchases rose to Rs. 7.7 billion in the 12 months after its Invest Sri Lanka Forum (up 196% from Rs. 2.6 billion prior). Foreign participation in market turnover is now 9% (up from 6%), though still well below the pre-crisis 40%, and the SEC said converting outreach to trading typically takes 6-12 months.
Sri Lanka's rupee traded at 328.20/30 to the US dollar on Friday, firmer than 328.45/60 the previous day, while government bond yields edged higher (e.g. 15.10.2030 at ~10.73-10.78%). The All Share Price Index rose 0.32% to 21,462.
Secondary bond yields edged higher with selling in 2030-2032 tenors (e.g. 15.03.28 at 10.00%, 15.12.29 at 10.35%; some 2030-31 papers peaked ~10.75-10.80%). Net liquidity surplus was Rs.115.09bn and USD/LKR closed around Rs.328.35/328.50.
Sri Lanka's external debt rose to US$38,008m at end-June 2026, up US$345m from end-2025: bilateral loans (led by China) increased US$119m to US$10,797m and multilateral loans rose US$488m to US$14,802m, while commercial debt fell US$262m to US$12,409m.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.45/60 to the US dollar on Thursday, slightly weaker than 328.30/60 the previous day. Government bond yields were mixed-to-higher, with several longer-dated maturities rising (into the 11.65-11.90% area for 2034-2036 papers).
Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted at 328.25/35 to the US dollar in the spot market, slightly stronger than 328.30/60 the previous day; bond yields were broadly steady with key maturities quoted between about 10.35% and 11.80%, and the All Share Price Index rose 0.30% to 21,389.
The CSE recorded a record net foreign outflow of Rs.19.46 billion in August, lifting YTD net foreign outflows to Rs.55.7 billion through August 2026. United Motors (UML.N0000), Melstacorp (MELS.N0000) and Seylan Bank (SEYB.N0000) saw net foreign buying while Cargills (CARG.N0000) faced Rs.4.07 billion of net foreign selling.
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka hosted a webinar on the global and Sri Lanka economic outlook for 2H 2026, noting unexpected resilience but warning of geopolitical risks, stretched market valuations and potential energy-market spillovers. The panel assessed implications for inflation, currencies and energy markets and discussed Sri Lanka's policy path beyond its IMF EFF, including the possible role of a Stand-By Arrangement.
Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 328.30/60 to the US dollar, slightly weaker than 328.00/10 the previous day, while government bond yields closed mostly higher across maturities (e.g. 15.12.2029 at ~10.30-10.38%, 15.08.2036 up to ~11.78-11.85%).
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha said Sri Lanka's government debt fell to 88.8% of GDP and US$95.0bn by end-June 2026 (from 95% and US$100.4bn at end-2025), while rising in local currency to Rs32 trillion from Rs31.2 trillion.
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka hosted a 'A Test of Resilience' webinar on the H2-2026 global and Sri Lanka economic outlook, highlighting risks like geopolitical uncertainty, stretched market valuations and energy-market spillovers. Speakers reviewed inflation, currency and energy outlooks and Sri Lanka's policy path beyond the IMF EFF due to end in 2027.