Exports break US$ 14.4bn barrier in 10 months

The local export sector extended its recovery streak into October, pushing cumulative earnings for the first ten months of 2025 to US$14.43 billion, up 6 percent from a year earlier, data released by the Export Development Board (EDB) showed.

SEC crackdown on rogue market advisors intensifies

Capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has escalated its enforcement drive as it yesterday issued its first-ever scam alert.

InsureMe Insurance Brokers to debut on CSE’s Empower Board

InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd is gearing up for its market debut, with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) granting in-principle approval for the listing of its ordinary voting shares on the Empower Board.

Indices rebound

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, National Development Bank and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.0 bn.

Investors await policy decision, selling stance persists

The secondary market witnessed some selling pressure yesterday ahead of the monetary policy decision set to be announced early today. However, both activity and volumes remained limited.

Browns Agriculture strikes Gold at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

Browns Agriculture was recently honoured with the prestigious Gold award for Glocal Brand of the Year for its Browns Sumo World Harvester at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025.

Rootcode wins 6 awards at National ICT Awards

Rootcode celebrated a remarkable night of recognition at National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2025, held recently at Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, taking home six awards across several categories. The wins highlight Rootcode’s steady focus on technical excellence and meaningful innovation.

CBL Foods Int’l wins Global Performance Excellence Award – Best in Class

CBL Foods International (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of CBL Group, has been recognised with the Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) 2025 – Best in Class, presented by the Asia Pacific Quality Organisation (APQO) at its 30th International Conference held in Beijing, China.

SL business delegation visits MEDICA 2025 in Germany

A high-level Sri Lankan business delegation recently concluded a highly productive visit to MEDICA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the global medical industry, held in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Dialog ushers in device-free home entertainment with ViU+ Smart TV App

Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, launched the Dialog ViU+ Smart TV App – a device-free solution that redefines convenience by bringing Live TV and on-demand entertainment together in a single Smart TV experience.

Cabinet moves to strengthen Colombo Port City legal framework

The Cabinet has approved amendments to Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, aimed at enhancing tax incentives, improving regulatory supervision and implementing institutional restructuring.

LOLC General Insurance becomes 4th largest general insurance provider in Sri Lanka

LOLC General Insurance PLC has advanced to become the fourth largest general insurance provider in Sri Lanka by the end of the third quarter of 2025, as reported in the latest gross written premium (GWP) performance update issued by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2025 to kick off next week

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, to be held on December 2 and 3, under the theme ‘Gateway to Growth – Asia’s Emerging Opportunity’, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is officially sold out, bringing together more than 850 participants, including over 100 international delegates from across the globe.

AIA empowers employees to Live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives with AIA Wellness Day 2025

AIA Sri Lanka exemplified its commitment to employee well-being with the successful conclusion of AIA Wellness Day 2025, a full-day event held at the AIA Tower that brought together employees, health experts, and financial advisors for a dynamic and enriching experience focused on holistic wellness.

Sampath Bank launches pilot digital bus fare payment project

Sampath Bank PLC advanced Sri Lanka’s journey towards transport digitalisation with the launch of its pilot digital bus fare payment project in collaboration with the Road Passenger Transport Authority – Western Province.

RACING AHEAD BYD maps out vision for Asia’s electric mobility shift

As the global auto industry accelerates towards an electric future, China’s BYD is most certainly redefining the race. On a visit to the company’s vast global headquarters in Shenzhen, Mirror Business sat down with BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division General Manager Liu Xueliang, who offered candid insights into the automaker’s rapid regional expansion,

ASPI recovers strongly as market rebounds from recent sell-off

The Colombo Stock Exchange staged a recovery on Tuesday (25th November 2025), as the ASPI climbed 175.03 points (+0.77%) to close at 22,819.91, retracing part of the sharp sell-off seen in the previous session. Improved investor sentiment supported the rebound, with buyers stepping in to take advantage of lower prices following the near 5% market correction.

Digital property database key to meeting IMF tax reform: Treasury

Sri Lanka must put in place a comprehensive digital property database before introducing a property tax in 2027, a requirement under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility, a senior official said.

Central Bank likely to hold rates at final monetary policy review

The Central Bank is expected to maintain its key policy rates at today’s final monetary policy review of 2025, as a strong private credit growth and a fragile external position outweigh the arguments for further easing.

WealthTrust to list on CSE’s Diri Savi Board via Rs.7 share offer

WealthTrust Securities Limited, a long-standing player in Sri Lanka’s government securities market, is preparing to open its doors to the investing public, following an in-principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to list its ordinary voting shares on the Diri Savi Board.

ASPI hits a 5 week low

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Richard Pieris & Company and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.9 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hemas Holdings, York Arcade Holding and Vallibel One. Mixed interest was observed in United Motors Lanka, Colombo Dockyard and Renuka Agri Food

Colombo Fort Land & Building PLC divests 49.27% York Arcade holding to Lankem Ceylon

Colombo Fort Land & Building PLC announced it sold its 49.27 percent equity stake in York Arcade Holdings PLC to Lankem Ceylon PLC, a fellow subsidiary within the group, as part of an internal strategic restructuring.

Cargills Bank posts Rs.313mn profit for 9 months as loan book expands 31%

Cargills Bank PLC reported a profit after tax of Rs.313 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, marking an increase of Rs.155 million compared with the same period in 2024.

Hayleys proceeds with mandatory offer for Harischandra Mills as acceptance period opens

Hayleys PLC, the diversified conglomerate controlled by billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera, has formally dispatched the offer document to the shareholders of Harischandra Mills PLC, marking the official commencement of the acceptance period for its mandatory offer.

Yield curve holds steady amid low volumes

The secondary market began the week with subdued trading volumes, leading to a generally stable yield curve, which showed little movement over the period.

Sri Lanka to host ‘TiECON 2026’ Entrepreneurship Summit

Sri Lanka’s business landscape is set for a defining moment with the launch of TiECON Sri Lanka 2026. The island’s premier entrepreneurship summit designed to connect Sri Lankan innovation with global opportunity. Organized by TiE Colombo, this landmark event will bring together entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, policy makers and educators, visionaries, innovators, global business leaders, private equity and venture capital professionals, along w

Cargills ‘Village to Home’ programme empowers rural entrepreneurs

Cargills recently hosted the fourth annual Village to Home training programme at its Head Office premises, bringing together 58 small business owners, including participants from the Northern Province.

Seylan Bank crowned ‘Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025’ by Euromoney

Seylan Bank has been named Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025 by Euromoney. This marks the first time a Sri Lankan bank has received this accolade, reinforcing Seylan’s position as a pioneer in customer-centric banking.

People’s Bank partners digital ticketing initiative

People’s Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, has launched a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey toward a fully digital public transport ecosystem.

Sampath Bank leads National Transport Modernisation through New Digital Fare System

Sampath Bank PLC is advancing a major national milestone through the commencement of the pilot phase of Sri Lanka’s Bus Fare Digitalisation Project, implemented in collaboration with Ceylon Business Appliances (Pvt) Ltd and Nimbus Venture (Pvt) Ltd.