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Investing in Sri Lanka
The 2022 sovereign debt crisis reset household risk appetite hard, pushing savers toward government treasury instruments and tangible assets while equities rebuilt confidence from a low base.
- Capital
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Currency
- Sri Lankan rupee
- Main exchange
- Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
- Regulator
- Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
How people invest in Sri Lanka
Treasury bills and bonds now compete directly with gold and real estate for household savings; CSE equities are recovering as macro stability returns, led by banks, conglomerates, and tourism-linked names.
Treasury bills/bondsGoldReal estateCSE equities
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee.
What is the main stock exchange in Sri Lanka?
Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.
What do people in Sri Lanka typically invest in?
Treasury bills and bonds now compete directly with gold and real estate for household savings; CSE equities are recovering as macro stability returns, led by banks, conglomerates, and tourism-linked names.