Gold Prices Rise by Around Rs. 4,000 in Local Market

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately Rs. 4,000, according to local market data.

At the Sea Street Gold Market, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign rose to Rs. 369,900 this morning (15), up from Rs. 366,200 recorded on April 11.

Meanwhile, traders noted that the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign increased from Rs. 398,000 on Saturday to Rs. 402,000 today.

Market sources attribute the rise to ongoing fluctuations in global gold prices and demand trends.