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  • USD / LKRLKR 328.68+0.02%Sep 14
  • ASPI21,313.92-0.32%Sep 14
  • Gold / 8gLKR 367,971.00+0.65%Sep 14
  • USD / LKRLKR 328.68+0.02%Sep 14
  • ASPI21,313.92-0.32%Sep 14
  • Gold / 8gLKR 367,971.00+0.65%Sep 14

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Market snapshot

  • USD / LKRLKR 328.68+0.02%Sep 14
  • ASPI21,313.92-0.32%Sep 14
  • Gold / 8gLKR 367,971.00+0.65%Sep 14
  • USD / LKRLKR 328.68+0.02%Sep 14
  • ASPI21,313.92-0.32%Sep 14
  • Gold / 8gLKR 367,971.00+0.65%Sep 14

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Numbers.lkJul 14, 2026
Sri Lanka Local Government Election 2025: Numbers.lk Pre-election Poll Shows NPP Leading with Nearly Two-Thirds of National Vote

With Sri Lanka's local government polls days away, the Numbers.lk pre election survey shows the NPP commanding nearly two-thirds of the national vote share.

Numbers.lkMay 4, 2025
Vehicle Imports and the missed opportunity

After five years, Sri Lanka has lifted its ban on vehicle imports. The government has imposed significantly higher taxes on all vehicles, aiming to control foreign exchange outflows and generate more revenue.

Numbers.lkFeb 8, 2025
Sri Lanka to Lift Vehicle Import Suspension After Four-Year Ban

The Sri Lankan government has officially announced the removal of the vehicle import suspension, a restriction initially imposed in March 2020 to address the country’s foreign exchange crisis

Numbers.lkDec 19, 2024
Sri Lanka Plans to Import 70,000 MT of Rice Amid Shortage

The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to import up to 70,000 metric tons (MT) of rice monthly to combat a severe shortage despite prior reports of surplus production

Numbers.lkNov 21, 2024
Election 2024
NPP Leads in Numbers.lk's General Election Poll, With Clear Path to Majority as SJB Lags

Our latest poll projects a commanding lead for the National People's Power (NPP) in Sri Lanka's 2024 Parliamentary Election, signaling a potential shift in the nation's political landscape. The NPP is on track to win approximately 124 seats out of 225, positioning them well ahead of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), which trails with an estimated 53 seats.

Numbers.lkNov 14, 2024

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