Market data indicates a notable fluctuation in gold prices in the country today (18). The price of a pound of 22-carat gold at the Colombo Sea Street (Hetty Weediya) Gold Market has dropped by Rs. 18,400, falling from Rs. 379,200 yesterday (17) to Rs. 360,800.
In contrast, 24-carat gold has experienced a decrease from Rs. 410,000 to Rs. 390,000 today, according to market sources.
Traders say these shifts reflect ongoing adjustments in global gold rates and local demand trends.
