Thin volumes persist ahead of T-bill auction

The secondary market remained subdued yesterday, closing the session with thin volumes and limited activity ahead of CBSL’s weekly T-Bill auction today, which targets to raise Rs. 75.0bn. Market sentiment mirrored that of the previous day, while the yield curve remained unchanged.

ComBank wins 2 Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been honoured with two of the most prestigious accolades at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reaffirming its position as the leading private sector bank in Sri Lanka.

CICT earns top industry recognition at AFLAS Awards

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has once again been recognised at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, receiving the award for Best Container Terminal – Asia (Under Four Million TEUs).

Siyapatha Finance enters Thambuttegama

Siyapatha Finance PLC recently declared open its 57th branch in Thambuttegama, expanding its islandwide presence to the tranquil town in the Anuradhapura district.

Heritance Kandalama wins Gold at ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025

Heritance Kandalama has been awarded Gold under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Category at ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held in New Delhi.

Ceylinco Life launches Family Savari 19

Ceylinco Life has unveiled the 19th edition of its iconic Family Savari mega promotion, promising unforgettable journeys abroad and at home for hundreds of lucky policyholder families.

Early bird tickets launched for SL Retail Forum 2025

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) has announced the launch of early bird ticket sales for the much-anticipated Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, scheduled for October 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

Pan Asia Bank-NCE power SL’s export growth

Pan Asia Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) to empower and support the country’s export community.

Dialog Secures Triple Honours at LMD Awards Night 2025

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has been honoured with three prestigious titles at LMD’s Awards Night 2025, recognising its continued market leadership, brand excellence and unwavering commitment to delivering superior service experiences and fostering meaningful relationships with Sri Lankan consumers and businesses alike.

Radisson trio introduces AI-powered guest experience

Radisson Blu Resort, Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo and Radisson Hotel Kandy have become the first hotel group in Sri Lanka to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered multi-channel conversational agent, setting a new benchmark in hospitality innovation.

SDB bank celebrates 28th anniversary

SDB bank celebrated its 28th anniversary with a simple yet meaningful occasion at its head office, marking nearly three decades of dedicated service to Sri Lanka’s people and economy.

Prime Residencies among SL’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025

Prime Residencies secured a momentous achievement being the only real estate organisation to be named among Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025 by Brand Finance.

KOKO brings flexible payment options to Dinemore

KOKO, Sri Lanka’s pioneering buy now, pay later platform, has entered into a partnership with Dinemore, one of the country’s most popular quick service restaurant chains, to bring greater flexibility and convenience to dining payments.

AHRP-Sentiva-Altrium usher in a new era of HR innovation in Sri Lanka

The Association of HR Professionals (AHRP) announced the signing of a three-way memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sentiva, an AI-native HR platform covering every stage of the employee journey and Altrium, a New York-headquartered software consultancy specialising in Generative AI solutions with its engineering centre in Sri Lanka.

HNB Finance-Indra Traders offer vehicle leasing, rewards

HNB Finance PLC has entered into a partnership with Indra Traders (Pvt.) Ltd to offer exclusive vehicle leasing solutions and a host of value-added benefits for the customers across the country.

Hayleys Solar-Allianz Insurance offer exclusive benefits to General policyholders

Hayleys Solar has partnered with Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited to offer exclusive solar savings and benefits to its Allianz General policyholders.

SL’s financial system confidence improves short term: CBSL survey

Confidence in Sri Lanka’s financial system has improved in the short term but concerns over medium-term risks persist, with the market participants flagging global economic and geopolitical tensions as the biggest threats, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its latest systemic risk survey.

Exporters seek urgent reforms, labour solutions in Budget 2026

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has submitted a comprehensive package of proposals for the upcoming national budget, calling for bold reforms to strengthen the export sector, attract investment and enhance the country’s global competitiveness.

Rs.2,000 note gradually enters circulation: CBSL

The Rs.2,000 commemorative currency note, issued recently, would be gradually released into circulation through the licensed commercial banks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.

Indices close in red

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.0 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hatton National Bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation and Singer Sri Lanka. Mixed interest was observed in Sanasa Development Bank, John Keells Holdings and R I L Property whilst retail interest was noted in Prime Lands Residencies

Market sleeps as yields stay firm

Reflecting the subdued sentiment from the previous week, the secondary market remained quiet, with the yield curve unchanged.

Raigam Wayamba Salterns pushes expansion despite profit squeeze

Raigam Wayamba Salterns PLC, a key player in Sri Lanka’s salt industry, announced its plans to establish a new saltern in the Eastern province.

NCC and FITIS sign MoU to empower Sri Lankan exporters for global reach

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), marking a significant milestone in expanding opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters to access global markets.

Sri Lanka’s investment trajectory under spotlight at SLEIS 2025

Global investment flows are shifting, and emerging markets are under pressure to prove their competitiveness. For Sri Lanka, securing stronger investor confidence and translating reforms into tangible opportunities will be decisive in the years ahead. On Day Two (December 3rd) of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025, the session “Where Sri Lanka Stands and What Comes Next?” will deliver a frank assessment of the investment climate and

Artslab Creatives’ ‘Forward & Fearless’ AI campaign recognized at SLIM DIGIS 2.5

Artslab Creatives won two awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.5, Sri Lanka’s premier platform for digital marketing innovation and excellence, for the Fems Sri Lanka “Forward & Fearless” campaign.

‘EFC National Best Employer Awards’ launched

At a time when Sri Lanka is rediscovering its strength and optimism, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) announced the launch of the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025.

CEAT Kelani honours top dealers with ‘Autobahn 2.0’ convention & awards

CEAT Kelani Holdings hosted its annual dealer convention and awards at Shangri-La, Colombo recently. The event brought together the top 145 dealers of the year along with their families, for an unforgettable evening of recognition and camaraderie.

Union Bank appoints Gyanendra Dhungana to the board

Union Bank announced the appointment of Gyanendra Dhungana as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Sri Lankan entrepreneurs shine at Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025

Sri Lanka made its presence felt at Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025, as four remarkable alumni from the island nation participated in the three-day event held in Thailand.

McLarens Lubricants’ Mobil-3M promo to give away single-seater race cars

McLarens Lubricants Limited of McLarens Group, has unveiled multiple consumer promotions under the brands Mobil and 3M, the flagship brands represented by the group.