Hiru Business News

Central Bank approved more than Rs. 60 billion working capital loans to COVID-19 affected businesses

Friday, 10 July 2020 - 23:10

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) approved 22,306 loans amounting to Rs. 60,250 million under the Saubagya COVID-19 renaissance facility as of 10th... Read More..

Foreign reserves increase to US $ 6.7 billion

Friday, 10 July 2020 - 9:06

The Central Bank states that the country's foreign reserves have recovered in June.Foreign reserves rose to $ 6.7 billion in June from $ 6.49 billion in... Read More..

Central Bank clarifies about concessions

Friday, 10 July 2020 - 7:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that the interest rate reduction has not been given to the borrowers by commercial banks.This was stated by the... Read More..

Homestay owners in difficulties due to decision

Wednesday, 08 July 2020 - 13:47

The decision to allow foreign tourists only at hotels approved by Sri Lanka Tourism is unfair, say homestay owners at Mirissa in Weligama.They say that... Read More..

Sri Lanka Rupee continues to appreciate

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 - 8:56

The Sri Lankan Rupee again appreciated against the US Dollar yesterday (06).According to the Central Bank issued exchange rates, the USD stood at Rs. 188.18.So... Read More..