The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) marked a historic milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time, gaining nearly 120 points within the first 30 minutes of trading. However, the initial optimism gave wa

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded the final trading session of July on a positive trajectory, reflecting investor resilience despite early-session volatility.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed in positive territory today, following a session marked by sharp volatility. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) initially surged nearly 145 points before retreating by 148 points mid-session.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week on a positive footing, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing nearly 122 points in early trading. While the market experienced a slight loss in momentum as the session progressed, it managed to

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a volatile trading session today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) dipping by 63 points during early trading before regaining momentum to close on a positive note. By market close, the ASPI gained 88.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its upward momentum today, with the market displaying a positive trend from the start of trading. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 136.16 points (+0.71%) to close at 19,379.24, while the S&P

Knuckles Spring Water, produced by Sri Lanka’s Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, has officially entered the Bahraini market with the support of the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This marks the first time a Cargills-manufactured product has bee

The Colombo Stock Exchange opened positively today following the Central Bank’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 7.75%. Investor sentiment remained upbeat throughout the session, driving the All Share Price Index (ASPI)

The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced today that Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD), would be leaving the Fund at the end of August to return to Harvard University, where she will be the

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a mixed note on July 21st, 2025, following a volatile trading session. The ASPI initially surged by nearly 155 points in early trading but faced selling pressure mid-session, dropping around 81 points before

The Colombo Stock Exchange sustained its positive momentum throughout the trading session today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing 96.85 points (+0.51%) to close at 18,973.70, while the S&P SL20 rose by 26.50 points (+0.47%) to end at 5,

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a mixed note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 8.11 points (-0.04%) to end at 18,876.85. The index saw a sharp drop of nearly 180 points early in the session before rebounding around 100 po

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed heightened activity today, initially gaining nearly 80 points during the first hour of trading.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a historic session today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 19,000 mark for the first time, closing with a gain of 107.88 points at 19,012.41.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong note today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surged by 297.13 points to end at a fresh all time high of 18,838.39, gaining 1.60 percent for the day.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) soared to All-Time High on Friday, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) jumping 379.77 points or 2.09% to close at a record high of 18,541.26. The S&P SL20 inclined by 127.86 points or 2.39% closing at 5,486.5.

Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne, a distinguished figure in Sri Lanka’s business community and Chairman of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, passed away today, at the age of 85.

Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the countries to receive the highest tariff reductions from the United States among the nations involved in recent trade negotiations, Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma announced.

With Sri Lanka’s new 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on foreign digital services now a settled policy taking effect this October, focus has sharply shifted to its potential economic fallout.

U.S. President Donald Trump has added Sri Lanka to his growing list of trade targets, issuing a letter on Wednesday announcing a new 30% tariff on all imported goods from Sri Lanka.

The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, with the benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 129.37 points (+0.72%) to close at 18,161.49, supported by strong retail participation and positive sentiment across key co

The Inland Revenue Staff Officers’ Association (IRSOA) urged the government to grant tax concessions for importing vehicles with engine capacities below 1,500cc instead of prioritising the import of higher-capacity vehicles that drain more foreign

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa dismissed concerns over vehicle imports, stating that undue fear is being created unnecessarily.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a negative note, despite witnessing heightened trading activity. Within the first half of the session alone, the market generated approximately LKR 5.00 billion in turnover, primarily driven

The local vehicle market could face sharp price hikes if the government imposes any conditions on utilising the remaining USD 200 million allocated for vehicle imports, Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) President Prasad Manage war

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) and the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund (VETTF) have introduced a web portal that enables vehicle owners to check whether their vehicles have been blacklisted a service designed to improve transparency and enf

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that all non-resident persons who provide services to customers in Sri Lanka through electronic platforms must register for Value Added Tax (VAT) if their earnings exceed a specified limit.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a negative note. As the new week commenced, the market experienced a decline, with investors engaging in profit-taking throughout the session.

A gazette notification has been issued announcing the list of digital services on which an 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) will be imposed with effect from October 01, 2025.