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Sri Lanka's Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board arrived at this decision af... Read More


Central Bank keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board arrived at this decision af... Read More


Sri Lanka's Export Earnings Exceed USD 14.4 Bn Mark in First Ten Months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Sri Lanka's export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 6.0 % growth during the period from January to October 2025. According to data relea... Read More


SEC Issues Urgent Scam Alert: Blue Ocean Securities Unlicensed and Unauthorized to Trade

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued an urgent warning to the public, stating that Blue Ocean Securities Ltd is not licensed by the SEC and has no... Read More


First-Ever Digital Signature Introduced for President's Counsel Oath Ceremony

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- In a groundbreaking step toward digital transformation, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today introduced the Digital Signature for the President's Counsel Oath Ceremony marking th... Read More


Fitch Places HDFC's & SMIB's National Ratings on Rating Watch Positive on Proposed Acquisition

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Fitch Ratings has placed Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka's (HDFC) National Rating of 'BB+(lka)' and State Mortgage & Investment Bank's (SMIB) National R... Read More


"Oops" is not a foreign policy: Why I demanded a radical shift in our foreign policy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- By Dr. Harsha de Silva, MP Today in Parliament, during the Committee Stage debate on the Foreign Ministry's expenditure head, I felt compelled to challenge the traditional view ... Read More


Launch of UPI One World for Sri Lankan Buddhist Pilgrims

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Sri Lanka High Commission in India, in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), today launched a pilot initiative introducing UPI One World for Sri... Read More


New Container Inspection Yard at Hambantota International Port with Rs. 1 Bn Investment

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) is proceeding with the development of a new, purpose-built Container Inspection Yard within the Hambantota International Port (HIP) pre... Read More


HNB record's 47-pct y-o-y increase in Group PAT, reaching Rs.34.7Bn

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Sustaining its upward momentum, HNB delivered strong results in the first nine months of Group PAT reached Rs 34.7 Bn, marking a 47% YoY increase, while the Bank's PAT grew by 42... Read More