Tata Motors-DIMO launch 10 new trucks and buses

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and a global leader in mobility solutions, introduced 10 new commercial vehicles in partnership with DIMO, its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka.

Sysco LABS recognised for empowering women in STEM

Sysco LABS has been honoured with a special award for empowering women in STEM at Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025, organised by Satynmag.

Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council holds 46th AGM

The Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently held its 46th AGM, with Ambassador of Japan and Council Patron Akio Isomata in attendance.

Mahindra launches XUV 3XO in Sri Lanka

Mahindra introduced Mahindra XUV 3XO, its most compelling SUV offering in the Sri Lankan market.

JAT Holdings unveils Hydro+

JAT Holdings PLC, through its JAT Paints business vertical, announced the launch of Hydro+, a next-generation waterproofing paint powered by revolutionary UV-cross-linking Acrylic-PUD Technology.

Union Bank introduces Home Loan Plus

Union Bank Home Loan Plus is Sri Lanka’s first 100 percent financing solution for premium properties providing full funding for both complete and under-construction projects.

DFCC Bank with Prime Group pioneers corporate API banking in SL

DFCC Bank achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey by successfully onboarding its first corporate customer onto the bank’s electronic banking platform iConnect, via API connectivity.

Neela Marikkar honoured as a Sri Lanka Iconic Woman 2025

Neela Marikkar, a trailblazing Sri Lankan business leader known known for her brilliant advertising prowess and peace activism, was honoured as a Sri Lanka Iconic Woman 2025, at a national awards ceremony held at the BMICH in celebration of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s (SLBC) 100-year legacy in broadcasting.

Hayleys Agriculture showcases immersive innovation at Profood, Propack & Agbiz

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited made a strong impression at the Profood, Propack & Agbiz 2025 exhibition, held recently at the BMICH, with a showcase themed ‘Grow, Innovate, Thrive’.

Profit-taking drags CSE down

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 71.78 points (-0.34%) to settle at 20,990.67, while the S&P SL20 shed 43.75 points (-0.72%) to close at 6,027.61.

Tourist arrivals up 20% YoY in August

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry extended its recovery in August, with arrivals climbing 20.4 percent from a year earlier, led by strong inflows from India, the official data showed.

Colombo Port container volumes surge in July

The Port of Colombo reported a significant surge in container handling in July 2025, marking a strong rebound with a double-digit growth, driven by a robust recovery in transshipment volumes.

Tea prices rise in August but trail 2024 levels

Sri Lanka’s national tea sales average rose in August from the previous month, helped by stronger prices across all elevations, though the values remained slightly lower compared with a year earlier, the state-run Tea Board said yesterday.

Ceylinco Life posts premium income of Rs.22.45bn in 1H 2025

Ceylinco Life has reported a gross written premium of Rs.22.45 billion and a total income of Rs.36.49 billion for the first half of 2025.

CSE defers trading suspension of Millennium Housing Developers shares

The shares of Millennium Housing Developers PLC will continue trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), after the company successfully secured a deferment from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move comes following an earlier notice on August 21, 2025, announcing a suspension of the MHDL shares.

Sep begins with ASPI crossing the 21,000 mark

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Central Finance Company, Diesel & Motor Engineering and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 13.2 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank and C T Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Prime Lands Residencies, RIL Property and Sierra Cables whilst retail interest

Week opens on a sluggish footing

The secondary market opened the week on an unusually sluggish note, with activity remaining extremely limited and the yield curve essentially unchanged.

WCIC launches ‘Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025’

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) announced the launch of its annual flagship event “WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025” to recognize and reward the outstanding women entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka and in the SAARC Region.

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit opens on December 2

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will open the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025 on December 2 at the Shangri-La Colombo with an eminent line-up that sets the stage for two days of high-level dialogue. Conducted this year under the theme ‘Gateway to Growth – Asia’s Emerging Opportunity’, the day will begin with opening remarks by Ceylon Chamber Chairperson Krishan Balendra, followed by a keynote address from Kenneth Shen, Chairman - EDOTC

Hayleys Aventura expands reach with new Avery Weigh-Tronix sales & service branch in Kurunegala

Hayleys Aventura, the industrial solutions arm of Hayleys Group, announced the opening of its new Avery Weigh-Tronix Sales & Service branch in Kurunegala, strengthening its islandwide presence and making world-class weighing solutions more accessible to businesses and individuals in the region.

Dilmah Tea’s Net Zero journey recognised at Reuters Global Sustainability Awards

Reuters Honours Dilmah for Science-based Climate Action

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon sets benchmark as first LEED Gold Certified Hotel in Kandy

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, the newest addition to the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts portfolio developed in partnership with Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd, has become the first hotel in Kandy to be awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold certification under the globally recognized LEED v4 Building Design & Construction (BD+C) rating system.

Recognising Northern coconut triangle as a key step in Sri Lanka’s socio-economic growth trajectory

As Sri Lanka marks World Coconut Day today (September 2), we also mark the beginning of a new chapter for one of our most important crops.

SLT-Mobitel gains strategic momentum following 1H turnaround performance

SLT-Mobitel is set to play a central role in accelerating Sri Lanka’s adoption of AI and digital technologies, following a strong financial recovery in the first half of 2025.

ICC announces early handover at ‘The Residencies Kotte’

Developer and contractor, ICC announced the early handover of The Residencies Kotte — three months ahead of schedule in December 2025.

Softlogic Holdings appoints  Imran Furkan as Independent Non-Executive Director

Softlogic Holdings PLC said its board has appointed Mohamed Imran Furkan as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from August 29.

ASPI ends above 21,000 with turnover of Rs. 13.2Bn

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended on a mixed note today, while marking a historic milestone as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed above the 21,000-point level for the first time. The ASPI gained 65.09 points (+0.31%) to close at 21,062.45, supported by firm investor sentiment, whereas the S&P SL20 slipped 5.43 points (-0.09%) to 6,071.36.

AMW cracks down on counterfeit Yamaha spare parts in Eastern Province

Associated Motorways (Pvt) Limited (AMW), the sole distributor for Yamaha in Sri Lanka, has recently intensified its efforts to combat the growing circulation of counterfeit spare parts for Yamaha motorcycles.

Crucial to safeguard Central Bank Independence - CBSL Chief

Sri Lanka’s future economic stability depends on protecting the independence of its Central Bank, Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said, warning that political interference had left the country vulnerable to its worst financial collapse in 2022.

CBSL 75th Annual Oration: Mirror Business Events

CBSL marked its 75th anniversary with the annual oration delivered by Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Friday.