Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Gold prices have risen sharply in Sri Lanka, reflecting a significant increase in the global market.

As of today, the world price of gold has increased by $4,150.

In Sri Lanka, this has translated to a Rs. 6,000 rise compared to yesterday.

At the Colombo Sea Street Gold Market this morning, the price of a pound of 22-carat gold reached Rs. 309,200, up from Rs. 303,600 yesterday.

Meanwhile, 24-carat gold rose from Rs. 330,000 to Rs. 336,000 per pound.

Market sources noted that this surge reflects global trends and heightened demand in the local market.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....