Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by over Rs. 5,000 today (15) in comparison to yesterday's (14) rates.

Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in the Pettah gold market has risen to Rs. 342,000.

According to market data, the gold prices stood at Rs. 337,600 yesterday (14).

Meanwhile, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which was around Rs. 365,000 yesterday, has increased to Rs. 370,000 as of today, traders stated.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana....