Sri Lanka-France Business Council hosts Members’ Day

The Sri Lanka-France Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members’ Day Evening for the second consecutive year, graciously hosted by Ambassador of France Rémi Lambert at his residence.

New CSE branch brings Galle direct access to capital market

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) officially opened its Galle branch to the public, further strengthening its countrywide presence.

Commercial HC issues interim injunction in trademark infringement case involving cleaning chemical brand

The Commercial High Court issued an interim injunction to a cleaning chemical company named C.K.A.Y Marketing and Distributors, in a trademark infringement case filed by a prominent cleaning chemical brand called ‘CLEANA’, alleging unauthorised use of its registered logo and trade mark.

CSE extends rally for third consecutive session amid strengthening investor confidence

The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its upward trajectory on 17th April 2026, marking a third consecutive day of gains as improving global market conditions helped restore investor confidence.

CSE Rebounds Strongly as Investor Confidence Returns Amid Improved Market Outlook

The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a notable recovery on 16th April 2026, as improved market sentiment and supportive developments drove a strong rebound in indices. From the opening bell, the market remained firmly in positive territory, with sustained buying interest throughout the session helping to maintain upward momentum.

ADB pegs conflict impact on Sri Lanka growth

Sri Lanka’s recovery outlook has come under sharper scrutiny, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) quantifying the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, affirming the risks flagged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) earlier this week, as higher energy costs, softer remittances and tourism disruptions begin to filter through the economy.

Legal mismatch leaves Sri Lanka’s BO register incomplete

Sri Lanka’s newly introduced Beneficial Ownership (BO) framework risks leaving a significant portion of offshore corporate structures outside its transparency net, due to a drafting gap, a tax and regulatory expert warned.

Kaspersky detects 14mn local malware incidents in Sri Lanka in 2025

Sri Lanka experienced 14,960,244 local malware incidents on user computers during 2025, with 37.4 percent of users in the country attacked by threats spread through removable USB drives, CDs, DVDs and other offline methods, according to the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin.

Countdown to Avurudu fuels firecracker production boom

A worker assembles firecrackers at a factory in Kimbulapitiya, as production ramps up for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, one of the peak seasons for fireworks in April.

Execution bottlenecks stall Sri Lanka capital spending

Sri Lanka’s persistent shortfall in capital spending is emerging as a key constraint on growth, with structural weaknesses in financing and project execution continuing to undermine public investment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its Asia Development Outlook 2026.

Sri Lanka risks economic downturn amid market distortions and Middle East crisis, warns Jafferjee

Sri Lanka could face a significant economic downturn if the conflict in the Middle East persists and market forces are not allowed to operate freely, JB Securities Chief Executive Officer and Advocata Institute Chairperson Murtaza Jafferjee warned at a recent webinar organised by DFCC Bank.

Notice

Mirror Business will not be published from Monday, April 13, 2026 to Saturday, April 18, 2026, due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. The next edition will be on Monday, April 20, 2026.

ASPI gains 4.8% during the week

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.0 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank and LB Finance.

Market activity tapers ahead of holiday season

The secondary market saw a lacklustre session, as investor activity continued to taper off ahead of the upcoming long weekend and festive period.

ComBank accelerates cashless public transport with NCG Express partnership

In a significant commitment of support to efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s public passenger transport system, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with NCG Express to introduce fully digital bus ticketing, enabling passengers to pay fares using cards, QR-based payments and contactless technology.

People’s Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu

People’s Bank, which introduced the tradition of doing business with the bank, is bringing new meaning to the Sinhala and Tamil Avurudu ‘Ganu Denu’ customs, by making arrangements to offer gifts to all those who take part in traditional Avurudu Ganu Denu.

Three Sinha’s Clean Room Door receives SLIA recognition

Three Sinha Industries (Pvt) Ltd has been honoured with the Product Award of Merit at Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Annual Sessions 2026, recognising the company’s excellence in locally manufactured construction products.

Hayleys Solar completes 800kW LSEG project

Hayleys Solar has successfully completed an 800kW rooftop installation for London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), marking a significant milestone in the country’s corporate renewable energy landscape.

APFASL holds 14th AGM

The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL) successfully held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently at the Auditorium of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, with the participation of over 100 APFA and CPFA members.

Alumex powers Unleashed 2026

Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer, was proud to be the Official Material Sponsor for the event Unleashed 2026 – the launch of FALCON E1, a next-generation electric racing car designed and built entirely by students of the University of Moratuwa.

Kedella Enterprises wins dual honours at People’s Excellency Awards

Kedella Enterprises (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading construction company in Sri Lanka, secured two prestigious accolades at People’s Excellency Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as a trusted and innovative name in the country’s construction industry.

Radisson Hotels accelerates sustainability with Evolution Auto’s EVs

Evolution Auto, Sri Lanka’s largest electric vehicle portfolio provider, has successfully deployed a purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) fleet for Radisson Hotels Sri Lanka, marking a significant step forward in integrating sustainable mobility into large-scale hospitality operations.

Pan Asia Bank empowers over 1,000 women for Int’l Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Pan Asia Bank rolled out a series of impactful initiatives focused on empowering women through financial literacy, reaching more than 1,000 women across Sri Lanka.

Liberty Lands & Developments acquires full ownership of Scope Cinemas

Liberty Lands & Developments (LLD) has acquired the remaining shares of Scope Cinemas, securing full ownership of the cinema chain as part of its broader group restructuring and long-term strategic direction.

Binance’s ChainCeylon advances blockchain education across SL universities

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, launched ChainCeylon 2026, a flagship education programme aimed at deepening blockchain literacy and promoting responsible crypto adoption across Sri Lankan universities.

CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition advances to semi-final stage

The CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition, organised by the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) with title sponsor Serendib Flour Mills, has successfully progressed to its semi-final stage, with 30 participants selected following the recently concluded second round of the competition.

HotJobs launched as Sri Lanka’s first AI-driven recruitment platform

Sri Lanka’s recruitment sector marked a new milestone with the official launch of HotJobs, described as the country’s first AI driven recruitment platform, at Cinnamon Life, Cumulus Ballroom recently.

Allianz Lanka marks Int’l Women’s Day

In commemoration of the International Women’s Day 2026, the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group of Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited organised an insightful panel discussion themed ‘Give to Gain’.

HNB FINANCE celebrates Int’l Women’s Day 2026

HNB FINANCE celebrated International Women’s Day 2026, recognising and empowering women and their immense contribution to its workforce.

People’s Bank rewards Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi draw winners

People’s Bank recently conducted the People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026, rewarding 50 lucky winners with packs of essential goods worth Rs.25,000 each.