eChannelling sees uptick in digital consultations

A steady rise in digital health adoption across Sri Lanka is translating into a stronger top-line performance for eChannelling PLC, the nation’s leading digital health platform, as consumer behaviour shows increasing reliance on virtual healthcare access.

SriLankan Airlines’ new A330-200 to debut with Colombo fly-past

SriLankan Airlines’ new Airbus A330-200 is set to touch down in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Mixed interest marks start of trading week

The week kicked off with a wave of mixed sentiment sweeping through the secondary market.

Week begins on a positive note

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Sampath Bank, DFCC Bank and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.8 Bn.

CDB delivers record-breaking results for FY 2024/25

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has announced a historic performance for FY 2024/25, delivering record-breaking results and reinforcing its strategic ascendancy as a key contributor to Sri Lanka’s economic revival and inclusive development.

CEAT voted Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Loved Tyre Brand’ by LMD

CEAT has been voted Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Loved Tyre Brand’ in 2025 by the country’s leading business magazine LMD.

ClinicalPad debuts in Sri Lanka

At the 26th BioInquirer Research Forum hosted by the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), UK-based health tech startup ClinicalPad introduced a platform that is driven to reducing the administrative burden on medical professionals and transforming how clinical data is captured, shared, and acted upon.

Finance Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana to retire

Mahinda Siriwardana, the current Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, will retire from his post at the end of this month, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced yesterday.

DFCC Bank shines at ADFIAP 2025; set to host 49th AGM

DFCC Bank PLC represented Sri Lanka at the 48th Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) Annual Meeting held from 23rd to 25th April in Muscat, Oman.

IPD Colombo and SLIIT join to establish Power Systems Laboratory

In a landmark collaboration aimed at enhancing industry-ready education for engineering students, IPD Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. has partnered with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) to launch the first-ever IPD Power Systems Laboratory at the SLIIT Malabe campus.

ADB supports SL’s first performance based NRW PPP project in Galle

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the Government of Sri Lanka in developing the country’s first performance-based public–private partnership (PPP) to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) in Galle, a key coastal city in the south.

SLASSCOM deepens engagement with India through strategic ICT collaboration

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation in the ICT sector, the Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) recently met with Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and Devika Lal, First Secretary (Economic & Commercial), for a focused discussion on deepening collaboration between Sri Lanka and India’s thriving technology ecosystems.

Top tech firms empower SL’s BFSI sector with Next-Gen Cybersecurity Solutions

MillenniumIT ESP, in partnership with Cisco and Inflow Technologies, recently hosted a specialised event titled “Trust. Protect. Secure. – Redefined Security for BFSI” at Studio Hall, Cinnamon Life.

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing launches DIGIS 2.5

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has officially announced the launch of SLIM DIGIS 2.5, the country’s premier platform recognizing innovation and impact in digital marketing.

Acuity honoured among Top 25 employers of CFA Charterholders

Acuity Knowledge Partners was recently recognised among the top 25 employers of CFA Charterholders and candidates in Sri Lanka at the second edition of the Employer Recognition Program.

NDB Bank launches up-skilling programme for women entrepreneurs

NDB Bank together with News 1st, is to unveil the next phase of the Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana initiative, a long-term sustainability model aimed at nurturing and advancing women entrepreneurs.

CSE starts June strong with broad market gains

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, marking a strong start to both the new week and the new month. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) maintained its upward momentum throughout the session, ultimately rising by 125.03 points (0.74%) to close at 16,979.89. Similarly, the S&P SL20 Index increased by 53.35 points (1.07%), ending the session at 5,034.92.

External sector stays resilient in April despite import surge

Sri Lanka’s external sector showed steady footing in April 2025, holding its ground amid mounting import pressure, as the country posted a current account surplus for the fourth consecutive month, thanks to strong inflows from tourism and worker remittances.

Sri Lanka prepares to host more international films

Sri Lanka is positioning itself to capitalise on the growing global demand for film tourism, but infrastructure and technology must be upgraded to compete internationally, Assistant Director, International Media at the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), Chaminda Munasinghe said.

Sunshine Holdings revenue up but profit dented by higher tax

Sunshine Holdings PLC reported a 7 percent rise in revenue for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, but rising tax costs and shrinking consumer margins dragged on bottom-line performance, narrowing its profit after tax.

MSME financing to ease with launch of National Credit Guarantee Institution

Sri Lanka will launch today the National Credit Guarantee Institution, a government-backed agency designed to expand lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by providing credit guarantees to banks and financial institutions.

New projects drive WindForce profit up 29% in FY25

Sri Lanka’s WindForce PLC reported a 29 percent increase in net profit to Rs. 2.25 billion at the end of the fiscal year 2024/25, helped by new capacity additions and strong performance across its renewable energy segments.

Aitken Spence posts strong Rs. 25.4 bn EBITDA

Aitken Spence PLC has recorded a strong EBITDA of Rs. 25.4 billion. The EBITDA represents the earnings of the Group before interest cost, tax, depreciation and amortization and includes the share of profits from equity accounted investees.

PickMe achieves record quarterly performance

Ride-hailing firm PickMe (Digital Mobility Solutions) reported a 72 percent jump in full-year profit to Rs. 1.17 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, driven by strong revenue growth and its best-ever quarterly performance.

SEC reaffirms strong support for CFA Society SL Capital Market Awards

The eagerly anticipated 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2025, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.

Lankem Ceylon honoured for mom-inclusive workplace culture

Lankem Ceylon PLC has been recognised by Parenthood Global as one of the Most Outstanding Mom-Inclusive Workplaces.

DMS and Salesforce empower businesses with AI-driven analytics

DMS Software Technologies, in collaboration with Salesforce, hosted an event titled ‘Data Alchemy: Transforming Data into Gold’, at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams.

IASL appoints 2025/26 office bearers

The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the official representative body of the country’s insurance industry, appointed its office bearers for the 2025/26 term.

Deepal officially launched in Sri Lanka

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape, Deepal, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand from Changan Automobile, was officially launched at a prestigious event held at Shangri-La Colombo.

Big oil talk in Colombo

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-owned oil giant of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), opened the door to deeper energy ties with Sri Lanka on Friday, holding high-level discussions with a delegation led by Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.