Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka

Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka

February 3, 2026   12:42 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 12,000, in line with a rise in the global market rates.

According to traders at Colombo Sea Street, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign has increased to Rs. 380,000 today (03). 

The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign was Rs. 368,000 as of yesterday (02). 

Meanwhile, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign has increased to Rs. 349,000, compared to Rs. 338,000 yesterday (02).

Accordingly, the global price of gold per ounce was recorded as USD 4,816 today.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin | 2026.02.03

Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen condemned by Fisheries Minister (English)

Govt committed to providing quality early childhood education for children – PM Harini (English)

Suspended Dy Secretary General of Parliament files complaint against Speaker at Bribery Comm. (English)

Ven. Kassapa Thero and others further remanded over case related to Trinco Buddha Statue incident (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Traders oppose govt's move to transfer administration of 5 economic centers to a new company (English)