FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee remained stable, trading at 315.55/65 against the US dollar in the spot market, according to dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields showed little change overall.

A bond set to mature on June 15, 2029, was priced at 9.90/10.00 percent. Another bond due on October 15, 2029, was quoted at 10.00/10 percent, an increase from the previous rate of 9.95/10.05 percent. The bond maturing on March 1, 2030, was listed at 10.00/15 percent, slightly rising from 10.02/12 percent. Conversely, a bond maturing on July 1, 2030, saw a decrease, quoted at 10.10/20 percent, down from 10.15/20 percent. Additionally, a bond with a maturity date of June 15, 2034, was priced higher at 11.15/25 percent, up from 10.15/20 percent.

In the context of telegraphic transfer rates, the buying rate for the US dollar was 312.0500, while the selling rate was 319.0500. For the British pound, the buying rate was 418.0477 and the selling rate was 429.3511. The euro was valued at a buying rate of 362.6519 and a selling rate of 374.0713.

On the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index experienced an increase of 0.94 percent, which translates to a rise of 205.01 points, reaching a total of 22,049.55. Additionally, the S&P SL20 index rose by 1.16 percent, or 70.60 points, closing at 6,146.78. (Colombo/Apr10/2026)