Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka

Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka

January 29, 2026   02:07 pm

The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices.

According to the Colombo Pettah traders, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign has increased by Rs. 15,000 today.

Accordingly, a 24-carat gold sovereign is priced at Rs. 420,000, while a 22-carat gold sovereign is sold from Rs. 386,400 in Colombo.

Meanwhile, the global price of gold per ounce surpassed USD 5,500 earlier today.

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