Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Yesterday's bond auction saw increased levels of demand and buying interest on both 2028 and 2029 maturities, as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka raised a total of Rs. 67.5bn. 2028 maturity was fully accepted where Rs. 37.5bn was accepted from total bids received of Rs. 78.8bn and the 01.09.2028 bond closed at a weighted average yield rate of 10.31%. Rs. 30.0bn was accepted from the total bids received amount of Rs. 107.2bn on the 2030 maturity. The 15.10.2030 bond accepted at a weighted average yield rate of 11.23%.

Following the bond auction, buying interest increased in the secondary market, which saw moderate volumes and heightened activity. On the traded maturities at the short end 15.05.27 traded at the range of ...