5. FINANCE COSTS   Close Window  
 
(All amounts in Sri Lanka Rupees millions)
  Group Company
  2003 2002 2003 2002
Interest expense and related charges        
Rupee loans (long-term) 1,628 2,260 1,567 2,248
Foreign currency loans 553 660 553 660
Debenture interest 120 174 120 174
Amortisation of deferred costs 48 48 48 48
Other charges [Note (a)] 1 2 1 2
Total interest payable ---------
2,350
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3,144
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2,289
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3,132
Interest capitalised (96)
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(338)
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(96)
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(338)
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Total interest charged 2,254 2,806 2,193 2,794
Foreign exchange loss (Note 25) 609 571 609 571
Aggregate value of finance costs ---------
2,863
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3,377
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2,802
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3,365
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(a) Other charges include debenture and loan related expenses.
 
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