CB Governor gives upbeat assessment of economy with 2026 growth set at 5%

Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe kicked off the New Year with policies aimed at shifting gears from recovery in the economy to an enhanced growth while building resilience.

UK trade reforms open door to tariff-free Sri Lankan garment exports from January 1

Sri Lanka’s garment industry is set for a fresh export boost after sweeping reforms to the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) came into force on January 1, granting tariff-free access to

Sri Lanka, EU ink €8 mn grant to drive green growth in rubber sector

Sri Lanka has secured a €8 million grant from the European Union to accelerate its transition to green economic growth, with a targeted push to modernise and decarbonise segments of the country’s rubber

Wealthtrust Securities debuts on CSE’s Diri Savi Board

Wealthtrust Securities Limited marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday, which saw a 167.14 percent price share

BOV Capital achieves historic exits and listing in year 2025/26

BOV Capital announced yesterday landmark exits this year from its Fund 1 and Fund 2’s Dialog Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (DADIF), including IFINITY (fintech and banking technology), Roar  Global (digital marketing and advertising), Cultiv8 ( Agri-Tech), and the public listing of Insureme.lk (insure-tech) on the Colombo Stock Exchange. These milestones highlight the maturity of Sri Lanka’s venture capital landscape and growing investor confiden

Active buying sparks trading momentum

Investor appetite picked up in the secondary market yesterday, supported by active buying and elevated trading volumes.

Link Natural-Sampath Bank strengthen agricultural development among rural communities

In an effort to further strengthen its long-standing commitment to agricultural development and rural empowerment, Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with Sampath Bank, under the bank’s flagship Sampath Saviya Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Programme. A formal memorandum of understanding was signed by both parties recently, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing village eco

Deep Tec Engineering uplifts rural SL through sustainable water, solar solutions

Deep Tec Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, a pioneering force in sustainable water solutions, is reaffirming its commitment to transforming rural communities through innovative and environmentally conscious

Bloombird Real Estate launches Westbury Urbanside

Bloombird Real Estate has officially launched its next residential apartment project, Westbury Urbanside, in the highly sought-after suburb of Kalubowila, following the successful completion of its recent

Shangri-La extends humanitarian support for Cyclone Ditwah relief efforts

In response to the humanitarian needs arising from Cyclone Ditwah, Shangri-La Group has extended financial assistance to support the national relief efforts through the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, under

Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report: Sri Lankans crave spice, then reach for chocolate

Uber Eats dug into what Sri Lankans ordered on Uber Eats in 2025 and one thing stood out immediately – rice didn’t just show up; it dominated.

Singer revamps Maharagama Service Centre

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has unveiled its newly revamped Maharagama Service Centre, reaffirming the company’s long-standing commitment to delivering superior after-sales service and an enhanced customer

Colombo Dockyard ceremonially launches Misje Kandy

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) launched the 10th and final vessel of the 5000 DWT Eco Bulk Carrier series, named Misje Kandy, built to Misje EcoBulk AS of Norway.

SLICGL inaugurates business operations for 2026

Sri Lanka Insurance Life Ltd and Sri Lanka Insurance General Ltd (SLICGL) inaugurated their business operations for the year 2026 on January 1, at the Sri Lanka Insurance head office.

WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 on January 13

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) is gearing up to host its annual flagship event WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, on January 13, 2026, at Hilton Colombo.

ComBank and UnionPay launch SplendorPlus card

Reinforcing its dedication to enhancing customer convenience and delivering exceptional value, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled the UnionPay SplendorPlus card, a premium addition to its

Turnover crosses Rs. 12bn

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 12.3 billion.

Market extends rally on IPO boost

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its upward momentum on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing firmly in positive territory, supported by renewed investor confidence, strong sector participation, and an exceptional IPO debut.

Government eyes carrying capacity caps and digital ticketing to curb Yala overcrowding

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities are moving to implement strict carrying capacity limits and a unified digital ticketing system for the national parks, with a primary focus on the Yala National Park, to address the persistent overcrowding issues that threaten the visitor experience.

700 mn women still unbanked globally despite gains in financial inclusion: World Bank

According to the World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 report, across the globe 700 million women are still unbanked and have no access to bank accounts, digital payments, and mobile money services.

Abnormal trades in new listing spark market halt at Colombo bourse

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) halted trading minutes after the market opened yesterday, cancelling all trades executed during the session.

SEC, CSE seek faster, cleaner listings through closer advisor collaboration

Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have stepped up efforts to expedite new listings while tightening the accountability standards for the corporate finance advisors, as the regulators seek to strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 sparkels in Colombo

Gem Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s largest and premier international Gem and Jewellery exhibition organized by the Ceylon Gem and Jewellery Traders Association which is the largest trade body in the country, was ceremonially inaugurated this morning at the Shangri-La Colombo, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey to reinforce its position as a global hub for Gems and Jewellery.

Tea prices close December higher but 2025 underperforms year-on-year

The national tea auction prices edged up in rupee terms in December 2025, even as the dollar returns remained under pressure, amid the currency movements and softer global pricing, the industry data compiled by Forbes & Walker Research showed.

NDB Bank showcases homegrown digital innovations at APICTA 2025

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) represented Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the nomination of its award-winning digital solutions, TradeLinc 2.0 and Secure360 2.0.

Trading stays mixed amidst moderate volumes

The secondary market witnessed a session filled with mixed activity and moderate volumes.

Hayleys Agriculture partners with Evonik to boost nutritional standards of SL poultry

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited was appointed as the exclusive distributor for Evonik Industries AG’s globally recognised specialty nutrient portfolio, marking the first-ever introduction of these advanced animal nutrition solutions to the Sri Lankan poultry industry.

LB Finance recognized at ICSDB 2025

LB Finance PLC earned distinguished recognition at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business 2025 (ICSDB 2025), organized by the SLIIT Business School and held on 11th and 12th December 2025 at Waters Edge.

Ceylinco Life achievers take wing again

Ceylinco Life has once again transformed outstanding performance into unforgettable experiences, continuing to set the benchmark for excellence and employee recognition in Sri Lanka’s life insurance sector by rewarding its highest achievers with exclusive overseas tours that blend celebration, camaraderie, and well-earned indulgence. As 2025 came to a close, 27 top performers embarked on a vibrant three-night, four-day escape to Thailand, where t

Melsta becomes first pvt. hospital in SL to earn JCI ‘Gold Seal of Approval’

Melsta Hospitals has achieved a defining milestone for Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector, becoming the country’s first hospital to secure Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation under the latest 8th edition standards.