Capacity Utilization in Sri Lanka increased to 83.00 in June of 2011 from 82.00 in June of 2010, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2008 until 2011, Sri Lanka Capacity Utilization averaged 82.17 reaching an all time high of 83.00 in June of 2011 and a record low of 80.00 in June of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka ...

Car Registrations in Sri Lanka decreased to 3776.00 in April of 2012 from 4265.00 in March of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Car Registrations averaged 1557.96 reaching an all time high of 5560.00 in March of 2011 and a record low of 308.00 in January of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for S...

Consumer Spending in Sri Lanka increased to 4568393.00 in June of 2011 from 3651578.00 in June of 2010, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1950 until 2011, Sri Lanka Consumer Spending averaged 528887.96 reaching an all time high of 4568393.00 in June of 2011 and a record low of 2992.00 in June of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data...

Employed Persons in Sri Lanka increased to 7430.00 in December of 2011 from 7236.00 in December of 2010, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (adb). Historically, from 1990 until 2011, Sri Lanka Employed Persons averaged 6294.82 reaching an all time high of 7518.00 in December of 2005 and a record low of 4951.00 in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historica...

Export Prices in Sri Lanka increased to 121.60 in April of 2012 from 103.30 in March of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Export Prices averaged 79.00 reaching an all time high of 122.10 in December of 2011 and a record low of 42.89 in March of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Expo...

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sri Lanka increased to 935708.40 in July of 2012 from 805876.40 in June of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Sri Lanka Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 132788.44 reaching an all time high of 935708.40 in July of 2012 and a record low of 437.10 in January of 1975. This page includes a chart with ...

GDP Deflator in Sri Lanka increased to 228.46 in June of 2011 from 211.83 in June of 2010, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2002 until 2011, Sri Lanka GDP Deflator averaged 161.83 reaching an all time high of 228.46 in June of 2011 and a record low of 100.00 in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka GDP Deflato...

Government External Debt in Sri Lanka increased to 2796300.00 in June of 2012 from 2759700.00 in May of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1986 until 2012, Sri Lanka Government External Debt averaged 698193.25 reaching an all time high of 2796300.00 in June of 2012 and a record low of 70173.30 in January of 1986. This page includes a chart wit...

Government Spending in Sri Lanka increased to 967702.00 in June of 2011 from 872610.00 in June of 2010, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1950 until 2011, Sri Lanka Government Spending averaged 105574.23 reaching an all time high of 967702.00 in June of 2011 and a record low of 440.00 in June of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data...

Gross National Product in Sri Lanka increased to 6470617.00 in June of 2011 from 5534327.00 in June of 2010, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1950 until 2011, Sri Lanka Gross National Product averaged 750075.94 reaching an all time high of 6470617.00 in June of 2011 and a record low of 4115.00 in June of 1950. This page includes a chart with histo...

Import Prices in Sri Lanka decreased to 133.10 in April of 2012 from 137.70 in March of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Import Prices averaged 72.57 reaching an all time high of 137.70 in November of 2011 and a record low of 33.69 in May of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Import...

Money Supply M0 in Sri Lanka increased to 315363.00 in March of 2012 from 296741.00 in February of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1960 until 2012, Sri Lanka Money Supply M0 averaged 45539.59 reaching an all time high of 315363.00 in March of 2012 and a record low of 602.00 in January of 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data...

Money Supply M2 in Sri Lanka increased to 2410200.00 in July of 2012 from 2381343.00 in June of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1979 until 2012, Sri Lanka Money Supply M2 averaged 453035.20 reaching an all time high of 2410200.00 in July of 2012 and a record low of 11297.00 in January of 1979. This page includes a chart with historical data...

Personal Savings in Sri Lanka decreased to 15.40 in June of 2011 from 19.30 in June of 2010, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 2003 until 2011, Sri Lanka Personal Savings averaged 16.83 reaching an all time high of 19.30 in June of 2010 and a record low of 13.90 in June of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Personal...

Terms of Trade in Sri Lanka increased to 91.40 in April of 2012 from 75.00 in March of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Sri Lanka Terms of Trade averaged 112.77 reaching an all time high of 161.24 in May of 1998 and a record low of 75.00 in March of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Terms of...

Unemployed Persons in Sri Lanka decreased to 308.00 in December of 2011 from 375.00 in December of 2010, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank (adb). Historically, from 1990 until 2011, Sri Lanka Unemployed Persons averaged 614.00 reaching an all time high of 964.00 in December of 1990 and a record low of 308.00 in December of 2011. This page includes a chart with historical...

Wages in Sri Lanka remained unchanged at 69.80 in July of 2012 from 69.80 in May of 2012, according to a report released by the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka. Historically, from 1983 until 2012, Sri Lanka Wages averaged 80.61 reaching an all time high of 105.10 in October of 1991 and a record low of 51.90 in November of 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Wages.

Secondary market Treasury bond yields plunged as much as 90 basis points in average across the yield curve during the week to levels last seen in April 2012. In a bizarre decline in yields, the two years up to five year maturities were seen been traded below the shorter tenure 182 day Treasury bill weighted ...

The Colombo stock market ended the week on the up though indices were bit erratic on sentiments and profit taking. Softlogic Stockbrokers said the trading day commenced with the benchmark index and the S&P SL20 index recording losses. However the more liquid MPI saw an upward climb of 14 points during the initial hour. Amidst ...

 Treasury expectsinflation to fall below 9% after September  Annual inflation eased due to drop in food prices: CB Reuters: Sri Lanka’s inflation rate in September eased to 9.1% from a year earlier, moderating further from July’s near-record high as food prices fell. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected annual inflation to ease to 9.2% from ...

The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened yesterday as banks sold dollars on stock related inflows, dealers said.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lending $130 million to help Sri Lanka expand the reach and quality of its electricity supply, with a focus on former conflict areas in the north and east of the country. It will also improve transmission and distribution network efficiency and develop renewable energy in other parts of the country.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lending $ 130 million to help Sri Lanka expand the reach and quality of its electricity supply, with a focus on former conflict areas in the north and east of the country. It will also improve transmission and distribution network efficiency and develop renewable energy in other parts of ...

Confirming that sound investment strategies could pay off handsomely NDB Group yesterday announced it will receive $ 59 million (around Rs. 7.7 billion at current exchange rate) from its deal with AIA. “The net receipts of US$ 59 m, arising out of these transactions, give an opportunity for the NDB Group to further strengthen the ...

Spain and Belgium are extending Euro 25 million worth of loans to Sri Lanka to build water supply schemes and reconstruct railway bridges, an official said yesterday. The two proposals were approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told reporters. Bank of Spain has agreed to loan the Government ...

Amana Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier commercial bank to operate in complete harmony with the principles of Islamic banking, is offering competitive rates to purchase Saudi Riyal this Haj season. The bank is also offering a handy bag especially designed to be used during the pilgrimage for pilgrims who buy over 2,000 Saudi Riyals. Speaking on ...

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) added an important milestone with the opening of their second branch in the busy bazaars of Pettah offering 365 day banking with extended banking hours.  With the expansion in  Pettah  Nations Trust Bank  reiterates its commitment to service  this time-honoured business district in Colombo  with its’ bustling shops, boutiques, open marke...

Sampath Bank is launching a five year debenture worth of Rs. 1.5 billion with an option to increase it by a further Rs. 1 billion if the issue is oversubscribed. The issue will be opened  on Thursday 4 October. The debentures have been rated A + (lka) by Fitch Rating (Lanka) Limited and will be ...