CB may keep rates steady as inflation, credit growth eases: poll

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rates steady tomorrow, a 

Govt. says three-wheelers robbing labour from vital trades

The government’s policy decision to trim the country’s thriving three-wheeler transport industry is 

ShoppingStar Season Four sparks tremendous customer response

Cargills Food City and Unilever Sri Lanka successfully rolled out the fourth season of their islandwide 

United Tractor unveils Cat 360° Advantage

Customers constantly look for new ways to add value to their business. Deeply committed in helping 

Pelwatte Ice Cream brings new flavours this season

This year, Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd, a leading manufacturer of locally-produced dairy products, is 

Nestlé recognised at Business Today TOP 30

Nestlé Lanka was recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s top corporate performers for the financial year 2015-

Forbes Marshall Lanka holds ‘Intelligent Plant’ seminar

Forbes Marshall Lanka organised a seminar on ‘Forbes Marshall & The Intelligent Plant’ at Waters 

ProMate strengthens distribution network

The distribution network of ProMate exercise books, which has won the accolades of students for 

CIOB-Finance Ministry to generate 25,000 construction sector jobs

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), in collaboration with the Finance Ministry, recently launched 

NCC’s National Business Excellence Awards on Nov. 30

The National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) takes pleasure to announce the grand award ceremony of 

Malaysia eager to negotiate FTA, says envoy

Malaysia is ready to start negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, though the 

CA Sri Lanka commits to good governance with NOCLAR standard

In a move to improve good governance in accounting, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri 

India’s Modi defends cash ban after criticism

AFP - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back yesterday at the mounting criticism of his 

Kirklees Estate sets another all-time record price for tea

Richard Pieris Group managed Kirklees Estate secured yet another all-time record price of Rs. 650 

Asia stocks end week with rally, dollar takes breather

AFP -  Asian markets headed into the weekend on a positive note yesterday, with Tokyo again 

Maldivian tourist arrivals up 7% in September

The Maldives attracted 101,909 tourists to the archipelago this September, recording the second 

IBE Negombo celebrates 10th anniversary; felicitates staff

From humble beginnings come great things, as is the case with the Institute of British Examinations 

SLT-Mobitel felicitate VIP customers

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), together with its mobile phone service partner Mobitel, hosted a Red 

One lakh passengers hit on third day of Lufthansa strike

AFP - Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa said 830 domestic and European flights were being 

Etisalat rewards ‘Sooro’ Scratch & Win promo winners

Etisalat Lanka recently announced the instant prize winners of the ‘Sooro’ Scratch & Win consumer 

CIMA holds forum on budget highlights

CIMA Sri Lanka held its annual budget discussion forum recently, with a keynote address delivered 

Toni & Guy Colombo now in Ward Place

Taking care of one’s hair, skin or nails is a celebration of health, success and self-discovery. Toni & 

Quebee Den’s Rohanthi wins Best Entrepreneur Award

Quebee Den Founder/CEO Rohanthi Wijewickrama was awarded the highly coveted 

CB’s regulatory forbearance has contributed to bank under-capitalization: Fitch

The regulatory forbearance or Central Bank’s failure to strictly enforce minimum capital rules has led 

FinMin alleges small exporters want SVAT to continue fraudulent activities

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday alleged that parties calling for the 

Rupee edges down on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended marginally weaker yesterday due to dollar demand from 

Shares end 8-day losing streak

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares snapped an eight-day falling streak to end slightly higher yesterday, 

Dialog Axiata incorporates BPO subsidiary

Dialog Axiata PLC has incorporated a fully owned subsidiary to carry out Business Process Outsourcing 

Rupee edges down on importer dollar demand; stx up

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee was trading weaker yesterday due to dollar demand from importers 

BCC products reintroduced to market with new face

The BCC Lanka (British Ceylon Corporation), launched by the British nearly 100 years back, currently operates under the Ministry of State Enterprises Development under the theme ‘From Your Organization For You’ under a new management,