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.

Sri Lankan consumers and businesses making purchases from overseas online services could face further delays unless the government updates the country’s outdated e-commerce tax rules, the Advocata Institute has warned.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a positive note. The market initially experienced significant selling pressure during the early hours of the session, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by nearly 150 points.

Well known banker Rienzie Wijetilleke passed away this morning, according to family members.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the trading day on a negative note, reflecting a decline in overall market momentum. Despite the downward movement, market sentiment remained mixed, with notable selling pressure observed as investors engaged i

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded the trading day on a positive note, reaching a new record high, supported by growing investor confidence and increased market activity. Overall sentiment remained upbeat, driven largely by the announcement t

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the month of July with a slight decline in both All Share Price Index (ASPI) and S&P SL20 and , following a period of sustained gains. Despite the market’s modest pullback, investor activity remained stron

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the month on a historic high, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassing the 18,000 mark for the first time. This achievement reflects a continued wave of investor optimism and strong market momentum, sup

The Colombo bourse saw the All Share Price Index (ASPI) cross the 18,000 milestone for the first time in history today.

In an exclusive statement given to NDTV, Prada has finally acknowleged that the footwear pieces featured in its Men’s 2026 Spring/Summer show in Milan, were isnpired by the traditional Indian handcrafted pieces made in specific districts of Mahara

Sri Lanka is falling short of delivering the structural transformation it claims to seek, despite the growing rhetoric around revival and sustainable growth, warned internationally renowned economist Prof. Razeen Sally.

The much-anticipated MasterChef Sri Lanka, the 71st international adaptation of the globally celebrated culinary reality show, was officially launched on 26 June at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, recording a new all-time high in both intraday and closing levels of the All Share Price Index (ASPI), which settled at 17,740.46. The market witnessed heightened investor activ

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, continuing the upward momentum observed yesterday following the ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel. Both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 Index reco

The CFA Society Sri Lanka marked its 12th annual Capital Market Awards last evening (24 June) honouring individuals and institutions that demonstrated excellence in the country’s capital markets.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, with both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 Index recording significant gains. The upward momentum was driven by improved global investor sentiment following the

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note today, recording a significant decline from the start of the trading session, as both the ASPI and S&P SL20 indices fell sharply. The downturn was primarily driven by escalating geopolitical

The World Bank Group today approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program—Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka—will support the country reduce its r

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, marking a recovery after several consecutive sessions of decline. Both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 recorded gains, reflecting renewed investor activity.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its downward trend, closing the day on a negative note as both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 declined. The sustained downturn was primarily driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Dimuthu Abeyesekera as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.

Global investment firm Blackstone has acquired the unsold inventory of Altair luxury residential project and South City Mall in Kolkata from South City Projects for INR 3,250 crore.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the day in negative territory, continuing its recent decline, as both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 fell. Selling pressure increased throughout the session, mainly due to rising tensions in t

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day on a negative note, continuing its recent downward trend, with both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 recording declines. During the initial hour of trading, the ASPI showed a gain of ne