Fcode Labs invests in German coffee start-up Bunamo

Fcode Labs, a global product innovation and engineering company, has made a strategic investment in Bunamo, a Europe-based coffee-centric start-up, building a digital platform for coffee enthusiasts.

GRI Tires celebrates top dealer excellence

GRI Tires – Sri Lanka (Global Rubber Industries) took centre stage at Perera Tire Service Awards Night 2026, held recently at Monarch Imperial, Colombo, as top-performing GRI dealer partners were celebrated

Fairfirst Insurance relocates Embilipitiya branch

Fairfirst Insurance has relocated its Embilipitiya branch to new premises at No.973/1, Morakatiya Road, Pallegama, Embilipitiya, with doors open to the public from February 19, 2026.

Colombo Port starts 2026 strong as transshipment surges 15%

The Port of Colombo kicked off 2026 with robust performance metrics, driven by a significant expansion in its core transshipment business and the successful scaling of new deep-water terminal capacity.

LK Domain Registry partners with iQ Global AS to safeguard abuse-free ‘.LK’ namespace

As internet usage continues to grow rapidly in Sri Lanka, incidents such as fake banking websites, fraudulent online stores, phishing emails and malware attacks have become more common. These activities can mislead users, steal personal information and damage the reputation of legitimate businesses.

Indices bounce back

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Citizens Development Business Finance, Dialog Axiata and Prime Lands Residencies with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.0 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys. Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank, Access Engineering and Prime Lands Residencies whilst

Phoenix Ogilvy dominates Sri Lanka’s creative rankings

Phoenix Ogilvy has been named 2025 Sri Lanka Agency of the Year after topping The Campaign Brief Asia’s Creative Rankings as the most internationally awarded agency in the country.

NDB 4Q earnings slide on base effect from 2024 ISB gains

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reported subdued financial performance for the quarter ended in December 2025, on the back of largely the massive provision reversals attributed to the International Sovereign Bond (ISB) restructuring in 2024, which lifted the December quarter profits in 2024 substantially.

DFCC Bank 4Q weighed by loan loss provisions; full-year earnings up 16%

DFCC Bank PLC reported earnings of Rs.6.08 a share or Rs.2.66 billion for the quarter ended in December 2026, compared to Rs.6.47 a share or Rs.2.78 billion in the year earlier period, a slippage of 5 percent.

Unified insurance database to boost transparency and fraud detection

Sri Lanka’s insurance regulator has moved to overhaul how risk is priced and fraud is tracked across the industry, with the launch of the country’s first Centralised Insurance Data Repository, in partnership with the Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) of Sri Lanka.

T-bill auction yields decline across board

Ahead of today’s T-bond auction, the secondary market witnessed slight buying interest amid limited activity and thin trading volumes.

Lihini Sea Foods secures Gold at NCE Export Awards

Lihini Sea Foods (Pvt) Ltd has won the Gold Award in the Extra Large Category – Fisheries & Fishery Products Sector at the 33rd NCE Export Awards 2025, organized by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka. The accolade recognizes the company’s outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka’s export sector and its sustained excellence in global seafood markets.

SLIM Effie Awards 2025 Grand Finale on March 3

Sri Lanka’s marketing and advertising fraternity will gather for an evening of prestige, recognition, and global distinction as the SLIM Effie Awards 2025 takes centre stage on 3rd March 2026 at Monarch Imperial, Thalawathugoda, from 5.30 p.m. onwards.

Amana Takaful Life Gold Investment Fund records 32.4% growth

Amana Takaful Life PLC has delivered an exceptional performance across its unit-linked fund portfolio in 2025, generating strong returns for policyholders through disciplined, strategic, and well-structured fund management. According to the fund performance review as at 31st December 2025, Amana Takaful Life’s flagship Gold Investment Fund (GIF) recorded an impressive annual return of 32.4 percent, reaffirming gold’s position as one of the most s

Top universities selected for CFA Institute Research Challenge 2025/26 Local Finals

CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced the top four teams that have qualified for the local finals of the 2025/26 CFA Institute Research Challenge, marking another milestone year for this prestigious global competition.

‘CEO of the Year 2025’ to honour Sri Lanka’s Outstanding Corporate Leaders

The highly anticipated CEO of the Year 2025 Awards Ceremony will be held today (February 26), from 6:00 p.m. onwards, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

KPMG to hold webinar on ‘The New Inland Revenue Bill’

Webinar titled “The New Inland Revenue Bill – To Amend the Principal Inland Revenue Act,” organized by the KPMG Sri Lanka will be held tomorrow (February 27) at 2.45 p.m.

Refurbished Club HNB unveiled to enhance private banking service excellence

HNB PLC has announced the reopening of its refurbished Club HNB Center on February 20, further strengthening its highest-tier Private Banking proposition.

East Link Engineering launches Experience Center

East Link Engineering Co. (Pvt) Ltd began operations in Sri Lanka on 15 September 1999 with the vision of becoming “Your One-Stop LAN Product Supplier.” From its early beginnings, the company steadily expanded its capabilities and today stands as one of Sri Lanka’s leading IT product supplier.

JXG reimagines finance with diversified strengths and visionary expansion plans

JXG (Janashakthi Group) is shaping the future of the financial industry in Sri Lanka with the vision of “Breaking Barriers, Forging Futures.”

Sun Siyam promotes Deepak Booneady as Group CEO

Sun Siyam Group, one of the Indian Ocean’s leading privately owned hospitality groups, recently announced the promotion of Deepak Booneady as Group Chief Executive Officer.This appointment marks a defining moment in the continued evolution of Sun Siyam Group, reinforcing its commitment to long term growth, brand elevation, and purpose driven leadership across its diversified portfolio of businesses.

Exports rebound sharply in January

The local export sector kicked off 2026 on a firmer footing with January earnings rising 13.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US$ 1.53 billion, offering an early boost to foreign exchange inflows and growth expectations.

Overseas Realty records Rs. 9.2bn PBT for Year 2025

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC released the 4th quarter Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ending 31st December 2025 delivering strong financial performance recording Group Revenue of Rs. 11,944 million, reflecting a 49 percent increase over the previous year and Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 9,266 million.

Prime-Melwa acquire US$ 57.6mn marina-front land at Port City Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Prime Group and Melwa conglomerate have acquired over four acres of premium marina-front land at Port City Colombo for US$ 57.6 million, marking one of the largest recent local investments in the dollar-denominated Special Economic Zone.

Eravur Fabric Park left with just one operational investor

​Sri Lanka’s apparel sector is sounding the alarm over the country’s continued failure to attract and retain vital foreign direct investment, a crisis that is now visibly threatening the viability of key strategic projects like the Eravur Textile Manufacturing Zone.

Sri Lanka will have to address US$ 400mn resources mgt. gap in 2026: COPF

Sri Lanka will have to find ways and means to address the US$ 400 million resources management gap in 2026, it was revealed by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), Parliament sources said yesterday.

Indices close on a negative note

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and Nations Trust Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.6 bn.

Market sentiment turns mixed; yield curve holds firm

Investor sentiment appeared mixed yesterday while overall activity showed a mild improvement compared to Monday’s palpable lethargy.

Batik Air to resume flights to Colombo in March

In a boost to Sri Lanka’s aviation and tourism sectors, Malaysia-based Batik Air is set to officially resume its Kuala Lumpur-Colombo flight operations starting March 30.

HNB-CarMart expand Peugeot and LEAP vehicle leasing options

HNB PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with CarMart Private Limited to promote Peugeot and LEAP brand vehicles in Sri Lanka.