Veepee Graphics Lanka opens high-tech stall at Print & Trade Fair Exhibition

​Veepee Graphics Lanka officially opened its stall at the Sri Lanka Print & Trade Fair Exhibition 2026 at the BMICH.

Nepali billionaire shares insights on building successful businesses in demanding markets

Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of CG Corp Global and Nepal’s only Forbes-listed billionaire, joined the Sri Lanka Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation for a candid conversation on building businesses across some of the world’s most demanding markets.

How Keells Nexus is bringing everyday rewards closer to Sri Lankan homes

Modern retail loyalty can no longer be treated as a card, a number or a quiet points balance remembered only at the checkout counter. For Sri Lankan households managing tighter budgets, busier routines and more conscious spending decisions, loyalty must now be useful, relevant and easier to access. This is where Keells Nexus has begun to play a more meaningful role.

Salesforce sees Sri Lanka’s growing economy as a prime space for AI -driven enterprise evolution

As the Sri Lankan economy continues its upward trajectory, the business landscape stands at a critical juncture where technological adoption will dictate the next wave of corporate winners and losers.

John Keells Properties unveils VIMAN Ja-Ela show apartment at project site

Homeowners can now experience the lifestyle envisioned at VIMAN Ja-Ela as John Keells Properties officially unveils the show apartment at the VIMAN Ja-Ela project site, bringing prospective buyers one step closer to modern suburban living.

Amana Takaful concludes rights issue, raises over Rs.1bn

Amana Takaful PLC has successfully closed its rights issue, raising more than Rs. 1 billion through the allotment of over 52.8 million new ordinary voting shares priced at Rs. 19 each.

People’s Bank launches 125th Cheque Deposit Kiosk

People’s Bank launched its 125th Cheque Deposit Kiosk (CDK) at the Self Banking Unit (SBU) of its Mid City Branch on 22 June, under the patronage of Clive Fonseka, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People’s Bank, marking the highest number of Cheque Deposit Kiosks deployed by any commercial bank in Sri Lanka to date.

Home Lands Group expands presence in Port City Colombo

Home Lands Group has marked another significant milestone with the acquisition of its second land parcel within Port City Colombo’s prestigious Central Park District.

Secondary market opens week on a subdued note

The secondary market opened the week with a subdued sentiment and thin trading activity, resulting in a largely stable yield curve.

Indices close in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Aitken Spence and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.

USJ’s Veenath Indrajith receives IPS research grant for study on used vehicle investments

Veenath Indrajith, a fourth-year undergraduate at the Business Economics Department of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), has been awarded the 2026 Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant, the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) announced.

Fix domestic environment before marketing it to global investors, urges Ajit Gunewardene

Sri Lanka’s obsessed pursuit of foreign direct investment through hollow global marketing campaigns is fundamentally broken because it ignores the toxic domestic friction currently strangling its own local small businesses.

Turkey drives Ceylon Tea exports in May

The tea exports recovered in May after months of subdued performance, lifted by a stronger demand from key overseas markets, led by Turkey.

Three-wheelers, cars drive May vehicle registration surge

Sri Lanka’s vehicle market regained momentum in May, with the registrations rising more than 22 percent from the previous month, as the demand recovered across passenger vehicles, three-wheelers and motorcycles, following the reopening of imports.

Inflation climbs above 5% as price pressures broaden

Inflation accelerated for a third consecutive month in May, reaching the Central Bank’s medium-term target range, as the rising food prices combined with the persistent increases in the energy-related and service sector costs.

CSE extends decline as cautious sentiment and thin trading weigh on market activity

The Colombo Stock Exchange commenced the week on a negative note, with both benchmark indices closing lower amid subdued investor participation and the absence of strong near-term catalysts. The market gradually trended downward throughout the session, as thin turnover and lower share volumes reflected weak trading activity and a cautious investor mood.

Colombo Port transhipment growth accelerates as CWIT ramps up operations

The Port of Colombo recorded significant growth in container transhipment volumes in April 2026, building upon its record-breaking performance in the previous year.

Sri Lanka, Thailand urge stronger business ties to overcome ‘unfamiliarity’ to boost trade and investments

Sri Lanka and Thailand are pushing for deeper economic integration, with officials from both nations urging their respective private sectors to bridge the gap of unfamiliarity to build trust and unlock the full potential of bilateral trade and investments.

IMF team to visit Sri Lanka this week

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) country team is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from June 24 to 30 for a formal staff visit to review the nation’s ongoing economic reform programme and assess the implementation of critical structural reforms.

ACL Cables, CIC Holdings, and ComBank non-voting shares enter S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced that ACL Cables PLC, CIC Holdings PLC, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s non-voting shares are the three new entrants to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index, following the mid-year rebalance conducted by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

FitsAir launches exclusive direct service between Colombo and Ahmedabad

FitsAir officially commenced direct operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad on June 19, 2026, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop flights between the two cities.

C.W. Mackie appoints Mangala Perera as Group CEO

C.W. Mackie PLC announced the appointment of Mangala Perera to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO).

SEC rejects Hela Apparel request to defer trading suspension

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC faces a trading suspension of its shares after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) rejected its request to defer the regulatory action.

University of West London opens Sri Lanka Branch Campus

The University of West London (UWL) formally opened the University of West London Sri Lanka Branch Campus, the country’s first full UK university branch campus, marking a landmark development in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector.

Abans opens Sri Lanka’s 1st Exclusive Xiaomi Store

Abans opened Sri Lanka’s first-ever Exclusive Xiaomi Store, giving the customers access to Xiaomi’s full range of smart products in one place.

Softlogic Life Insurance convenes Investor Forum 2026

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC convened its Investor Forum 2026, under the theme ‘Big Moves, Big Impact’, bringing together Sri Lanka’s investment community to present its performance, strategic priorities and growth outlook.

Singer unveils 1st Honor Experience Store at One Galle Face

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has marked a significant milestone in its partnership with global technology brand Honor with the opening of the first Honor Experience Store in Sri Lanka, located at the One Galle Face (OGF) Mall.

Abans Finance doubles profit in 20th anniversary year

Abans Finance PLC has reported another year of exceptional financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing non-banking financial institutions.

Prime Residencies commences The Golf construction

Prime Residencies officially marked the commencement of construction on its latest ultra-luxury residential development, The Golf, with its groundbreaking ceremony held at the project site on Lake Drive, Colombo 8.

Mahindra Ideal Finance opens Kohuwela branch

Mahindra Ideal Finance PLC (MIFL) inaugurated its 38th branch in Kohuwela at a ceremony attended by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha, MIFL Chairman Thilan Wijesinghe and MIFL Managing Director and CEO Mufaddal Choonia.