ComBank rewards Visa cardholders with FIFA World Cup Final witnessing chance

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon, in collaboration with Visa, has rewarded two of its credit cardholders with an extraordinary opportunity to witness the Final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, one of the most coveted events in global sport.

CFA Society Sri Lanka celebrates new charterholders at Charter Awards Ceremony & Oration 2026

CFA Society Sri Lanka will celebrate the achievements of a new generation of finance professionals at the Charter Awards Ceremony & Oration 2026, taking place this evening at the Hilton Colombo Residences.

Sarvodaya Development Finance records strong FY2025/26 performance

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, recording significant growth in income, profitability, portfolio expansion, and asset quality while continuing its commitment to responsible and inclusive finance.

Mixed sentiment persists in the secondary market

Secondary market sentiment remained mixed yesterday, similar to the previous session, while trading volumes stayed at moderate levels.Investor interest was especially visible in the mid- to belly-end of the yield curve, while activity was primarily driven by primary dealers and banking sector participants.

Engine-based vehicle taxes penalise efficient hybrids: Think Tank

Sri Lanka’s vehicle tax regime may be undermining the adoption of cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles, with a policy proposal submitted to the government calling for a fundamental shift away from engine-capacity-based taxation towards a progressive value-based system

June tourist arrivals down by nearly 7% as Indian market cools

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector lost momentum during the first three weeks of June, driven primarily by a sharp drop in arrivals from India.

Galadari Hotels pushes reopening to 4Q26

Galadari Hotels (Lanka) yesterday announced that the reopening of its flagship Colombo property has been pushed to the early part of the fourth quarter of 2026.

Export target at risk unless reforms accelerate: NCE

Sri Lanka’s ambitious plan to more than double export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030 risks falling short unless long-standing regulatory and operational bottlenecks are addressed, exporters warned.

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One-off losses drag corporate earnings down for third straight quarter

Listed companies reported a third consecutive quarter of declining earnings in the three months ended March, as losses in the food, beverage and tobacco sector dragged down overall profitability despite signs of strengthening activity across large parts of the economy.

Apparel exports up 8% in May on stronger US demand

Apparel exports expanded 7.96 percent year-on-year in May 2026 to US$ 394.14 million, marking the sector’s strongest monthly performance so far this year.

Treasury appoints Muthukude as Management Audit chief

The Finance Ministry yesterday announced the appointment of M.R.A.G.B. Muthukude as Director General of the Department of Management Audit.

Sri Lanka’s export ambitions face growing workforce hurdle

The local export fraternity is calling for a framework to recruit foreign workers, warning that a worsening shortage of skilled and semi-skilled labour is beginning to constrain production and could undermine the country’s ambitious plan to raise annual export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030.

Indices close on a mixed note

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as LB Finance, National Development Bank and Aitken Spence with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.5bn.

Yield curve remains broadly stable amid mixed market sentiment

Sentiment in the secondary market remained mixed yesterday, with trading volumes at moderate levels. Investor interest was especially visible in the mid- to belly-end of the yield curve, while activity was primarily driven by primary dealers and banking sector participants. Foreign investor participation remained absent.

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing launches SLIM DIGIS 2.6

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has announced the launch of SLIM DIGIS 2.6, Sri Lanka’s premier digital marketing awards platform, under the theme ‘The Mission to Extraordinary’.

SLICGL, SL’s No. 1 Most Loved General Insurance Brand for 2026

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Most Loved General Insurance Brand in 2026.

Prime Lands commences Kaloora construction

Prime Lands ceremonially broke ground on Kaloora, the first master-planned gated residential community Kalutara, signalling the start of construction on the landmark development, setting new standards for modern living in the city.

DFCC Bank relocates Ratnapura branch

DFCC Bank has relocated its Ratnapura branch to a new premises at No. 269, Main Street, Ratnapura, offering the customers a more accessible, spacious and convenient banking environment in the heart of the city.

Seylan Bank-Sathosa Motors offer leasing facility for Isuzu vehicles

Seylan Bank PLC has entered a strategic partnership with Sathosa Motors PLC, a longstanding name in Isuzu vehicle imports in Sri Lanka, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for the customers purchasing commercial and passenger vehicles.

D P Logistics renamed as David Pieris Logistics

David Pieris Group announced that D P Logistics (Private) Limited has officially changed its name to David Pieris Logistics (Private) Limited (DPL), marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and integration within the group’s expanding logistics portfolio.

Volt Charge establishes as largest EV charging network in Sri Lanka

Volt Charge, part of JAT Holdings PLC’s expanding portfolio, has established itself as the largest EV charging network in Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the country’s emerging electric mobility infrastructure sector.

Rocell’s Imperium 2026 celebrates growth, innovation and excellence

The spirit of achievement, innovation and collaboration took centre stage as Rocell hosted Imperium 2026 – the sales kick-off and awards recently, at Cinnamon Life.

LB Finance holds Trincomalee PayDigital campaign

LB Finance PLC partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) at the two-day PayDigital Trincomalee campaign held recently, promoting the adoption of secure and convenient digital payment solutions.

Sajith Silva appointed as Sarva Colombo CEO

Marking a new chapter in its growth journey, Sarva Colombo has announced the appointment of Sajith Silva as its new CEO.

SLT-Mobitel mCash enables GovPay for traffic fines and govt. payments

SLT‑Mobitel mCash announced the integration of GovPay, the government digital payment platform designed to streamline and modernise public service delivery.

People’s Bank opens Kotawila service centre

People’s Bank recently opened its newest service centre in Kotawila.

Regen Renewables hands over 45.63 kW rooftop solar PV system to CEB’s NSCC

Regen Renewables (Pvt.) Ltd recently marked another milestone in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy journey, with the successful completion and official handover of a 45.63 kW rooftop solar PV system to the former Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) at the National System Control Centre (NSCC) now known as National Operation Centre (NOC), located at No. 80, Parliament Road, Pelawatte, Battaramulla.

World Bank Group targets 1mn jobs for youth with US $ 3.2bn financing and private capital push

The World Bank Group has unveiled a comprehensive economic roadmap for Sri Lanka, committing billions in funding and capital mobilisation over the coming years, to tackle a looming youth employment crisis and pivot the island nation from stabilisation to a sustainable, private-sector-led recovery.

SDB bank launches Fixed Deposit Campaign offering attractive rates

SDB bank announced the launch of its highly anticipated Fixed Deposit Campaign offering one of the best interest rates in the market, reaching up to 11.25 percent per annum for selected short to medium tenures. This campaign is a strategic initiative aimed at attracting new customers and enhancing deposit mobilization in the face of rising market interest rates and increased competition.