FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s currency was valued at 315.20 to 315.60 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing an improvement from the previous quotation of 315.60/80 on Tuesday, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, the bond yields remained relatively stable.
A bond set to mature on September 15, 2029, was unchanged, with yields at 9.90 to 10.00 percent. Similarly, a bond due on March 1, 2030, maintained a steady yield of 10.00 to 10.05 percent. However, a bond maturing on June 1, 2033, saw a slight decrease in yield, now quoted at 11.00 to 11.10 percent, down from the previous 11.05 to 11.10 percent.
In terms of telegraphic transfer rates, the US dollar was available for purchase at 311.9000 and for sale at 318.9000. The British pound was quoted at 412.4755 for buying and 423.7789 for selling, while the euro was priced at 358.0270 for buying and 369.4464 for selling.
On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced an increase of 0.65 percent, equating to 137.01 points, bringing the index to 21,203.19. Conversely, the S&P SL20 index saw a minor decline of 0.04 percent, or 2.30 points, settling at 5,901.80. (Colombo/Apr2/2026)
