SenFin Research – News Updates – 11 June 2026

Sri Lanka’s central bank cancels Co operative Leasing registration
Sri Lanka’s central bank has cancelled the registration of Co-operative Leasing Company Limited for its repeated failure to comply with regulatory requirements, with effect from June 10.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-central-bank-cancels-co-operative-leasing-registration-274949/

Sri Lanka rupee up after CB cuts exporter dollar conversion date, bond yields lower
Sri Lanka’s rupee was up on news that the central bank cut exporters’ dollar conversion extension date to 30 days, touching a low of 328.00 from a high of 336.50; with the spot currently quoted at 332/334 from the previous day’s 337.00/75 to the US dollar.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-up-after-cb-cuts-exporter-dollar-conversion-date-bond-yields-lower-274908/

CBSL Governor briefs MPs on monetary policy, exchange rate developments
Members of Parliament yesterday received a briefing on Sri Lanka’s current monetary policy framework, exchange rate developments and broader economic conditions from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), as policymakers sought to enhance legislators’ understanding of the country’s ongoing economic recovery efforts.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/business/CBSL-Governor-briefs-MPs-on-monetary-policy-exchange-rate-developments/34-793174

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank cuts exporter dollar conversion time to 30 days
The newly issued Gazette Extraordinary by the Sri Lanka’s Central Bank introduces a sweeping regulatory adjustment to foreign exchange management.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/explainer-sri-lankas-central-bank-cuts-exporter-dollar-conversion-time-to-30-days-274896/

Tourist arrivals in June top 27,000
A total of 27,043 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in June, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/3Hr85KpMWddViLmy1knU

Sri Lanka Customs’ May revenue exceeds target by 16-pct
Sri Lanka Customs exceeded its May target by 16%, while revenue in the first five months jumped around 44% compared to the same period last year, official data showed.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-customs-may-revenue-exceeds-target-by-16-pct-274888/

Sri Lanka likely to raise drug price up to 7% on June 30: Minister
Sri Lanka is likely to raise prices of medicinal drugs between 6% and 7% on June 30, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said amid rising import and production costs.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-likely-to-raise-drug-price-up-to-7-on-june-30-minister-274892/

Failure to maintain cigarette tax share costs State Rs. 17.3 b annually: Verité
The Government is foregoing an estimated Rs. 17.3 billion in annual revenue by failing to maintain cigarette taxes at levels recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to an analysis by PublicFinance.lk of Verité Research.
Source: (economynext) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Failure-to-maintain-cigarette-tax-share-costs-State-Rs-17-3-b-annually-Verit%C3%A9/44-793140

15% used-vehicle depreciation: CMTA warns of Rs 40 b revenue leakage
Due to the existing 15% depreciation applied to used vehicles, Sri Lanka is to see a revenue leakage of an estimated Rs 40 billion (b) in 2026, the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) said, issuing an urgent appeal to the Government, requesting its abolishment.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/MhzU3WZIG7Ax6vAZQ1KM

Market-based fuel pricing key to easing pressure on rupee
Implementing economic reforms is essential to ease pressure on the Sri Lankan rupee, economist Dhananath Fernando said, in a statement released to the media.Fernando has also called for local fuel prices to be aligned with global market rates, arguing that such a move would help reduce pressure on the currency and support broader macroeconomic stability.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/8FQZLoJEXXCjBk8lsBrh

Oil prices rise US launches new strikes against Iran
Oil prices climbed about 1% on Wednesday, moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous session, after the US military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in US crude stocks.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/1HWvrV7JeAC996iylWln

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise further, less bills sold
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields jumped across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the Public Debt Management Office showed, with 71.74 billion rupees bills sold of an offered 140 billion.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-treasury-bill-yields-rise-further-less-bills-sold-274963/

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.25/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady
The Trade Ministry is establishing its readiness of Sri Lanka through several channels to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which consist of 15 countries, Trade Ministry Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirajah told the recently held roundtable discussion themed ‘Sri Lanka’s Pathway to RCEP and the Emerging Global Trading Order’ organised by Pathfinder Foundation.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-at-332-25-75-to-us-dollar-spot-bond-yields-steady-274978/

Sri Lanka stocks trend up, capital goods lead turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange trended up during Wednesday intra-day trading, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving up 0.26 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-trend-up-capital-goods-lead-turnover-274927/

Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods lead turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Wednesday trading, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving down 0.40 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-capital-goods-lead-turnover-274943/

CSE back in red amid selling pressure
The Colombo stock market failed to sustain the previous sessions rally ending back in red yesterday.
With 120 counters closing in red against 92 that ended in green, the ASPI was down 0.4% or 85.70 points to 21,461.47 and the active S&P SL20 was down 0.25% or 15.26 points at 5,985.42.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/financial-services/CSE-back-in-red-amid-selling-pressure/42-793159

Toyota Lanka expands in Kandy, drives new era of after-sales excellence, reinforcing legacy of trust
Toyota Lanka has strengthened its presence in the Central Province with the enhancement of its after-sales service capabilities in Kandy, as part of a wider nationwide expansion strategy aimed at bringing world-class automotive services closer to customers.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/business/Toyota-Lanka-expands-in-Kandy-drives-new-era-of-after-sales-excellence-reinforcing-legacy-of-trust/34-793142
Vauxhall DSTRCT by John Keells Properties surpasses 300 apartment sales within first three months of launch
John Keells Properties (JKP) has announced that Vauxhall DSTRCT, its latest residential development in the heart of Colombo, has surpassed 300 apartment sales within the first three months of launch, reflecting strong market demand and continued confidence in the company’s developments.
Source: (Daily News) https://dailynews.lk/2026/06/11/business/1008653/vauxhall-dstrct-by-john-keells-properties-surpasses-300-apartment-sales-within-first-three-months-of-launch/