The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its upward momentum on 25th March 2026, building on the previous session’s strong rebound as investor optimism continued to strengthen. Elevated turnover and share volumes signaled a clear return of positive sent

With a crucial field visit scheduled for next week, the Sri Lankan government is advancing discussions with major Gulf carriers to utilise Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as an alternative transit hub amid escalating geopolitical tensi

Visiting ADB President Kanda commends govt.’s handling of economic stability amid domestic recovery challenges and broader external uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

Janashakthi Group’s holding company JXG yesterday announced a Rs. 5 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a decisive push to scale its financial services platform across Sri Lanka and selected overseas markets, while reshaping its capital

Sri Lanka’s national payment network LankaPay officially launched cross-border QR payment acceptance via China’s Weixin Pay, widely known as WeChat Pay, at an event held in Colombo yesterday.

Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) has announced the successful conclusion of its debut Rs. 1 billion debenture issue, which was oversubscribed on the first day of opening, marking a significant capital market milestone for one of Sri Lanka’s fa

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is continuing to strengthen Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance ecosystem through technical support to financial institutions issuing thematic bonds.

Sri Lanka’s plantation industry has warned that a proposed electricity tariff increase could erode export competitiveness and strain already elevated production costs, urging regulators to adopt a more targeted and sustainable pricing framework.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.2 bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Hold

As prospects of easing geopolitical tensions surfaced, a cautious buying stance dominated the market yesterday, despite some profit taking that was visible during the early hours of trading.

Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner and system integrator, together with BPC, a global lea

Siyapatha Finance PLC announced the success of its recent debenture issuance, which received an overwhelming response from investors, meeting and surpassing all expectations.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce marks its 187th anniversary today (25 March), reflecting a long-standing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s businesses and contributing to the country’s progress.

The war in the Middle East is into its fourth week now and there seems to be no abatement. On the contrary it seems to be escalating. Prices of crude oil and gas are skyrocketing, as well as most other essential goods, due knock-on effect and severe

Unilever Sri Lanka won big at the SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards 2026, that recognises Sri Lanka’s most loved brands. Unilever bagged 5 categories with its brands Vaseline, Sunsilk, Signal, Vim and Sunlight.

MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has announced the integration of Synapse VII’s advanced data analytics capabilities into its digital services ecosystem.

Cenmetrix recently achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the world’s most widely recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS).

​The Port of Colombo recorded a 4.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in total container throughput in February, handling 636,084 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), compared to 606,784 TEUs in the same period last year. Reflecting this heightene

The 20 percent increase in container transport charges that came into effect yesterday has triggered concern across Sri Lanka’s export supply chain, with the industry stakeholders warning of rising logistics costs, weakened competitiveness and broa

From the outskirts of Colombo to leading one of the country’s most awarded creative agencies, Harendra Uyanage has built his rise on persistence, discipline, and a clear focus on business impact rather than optics.

The national inflation print showed the prices rising by 1.6 percent in the 12 months through February 2026, decelerating from 2.4 percent in January.

Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic adjustment under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme risks weakening the country’s dollar-generating sectors, even as it meets the key targets, a senior economist said, highlighting the emerging strains in cr

REUTERS: The oil ​prices fell by ‌over 13 percent yesterday after US ​President Donald ​Trump said he would ⁠order the ​military to postpone any ​strikes against Iranian power plants and energy ​infrastructure.

Singer Sri Lanka celebrated a historic milestone at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026, securing a triple victory while marking 20 consecutive years as the People’s Brand of the Year, an achievement made possible by the enduring trust and loyal

Sofia Colombo announced that it has achieved the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) accreditation, being the first establishment of its kind within the country.

Ambewela, the name conjures images of misty hill tops, rolling green meadows, pedigreed cows, state of the art, sophisticated barns, and milking parlours, and the purest milk available in the South Asian region.

The secondary market witnessed panic selling prompted by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The trading volumes were moderate, while the yield curve eased edged up by c.15-25 bps across all bond maturities.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, John Keells Holdings and RIL Property with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently concluded a highly impactful and strategically significant visit to India, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening international banking relationships, enhancing regulatory engagement and unlocking new avenues for gr

As Sri Lanka looks to strengthen food security, uplift rural livelihoods, and build a more resilient economy, agriculture is once again taking centre stage. Yet, long-standing structural challenges—from low productivity to fragmented practices—co