Gold prices in Sri Lanka rose by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. Traders at Colombo's Sea Street reported that the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign increased to Rs. 366,300 as of the 21. The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign was recorded as Rs. 362,600 on Friday.

Meanwhile, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which was Rs. 392,000 on Friday, rose to Rs. 396,000 on Saturday, according to traders at Colombo's Sea Street.