The Colombo stock market closed today’s session with marginal gains, as both indices moved sideways within a narrow 80-point intraday range, reflecting mild volatility and a lack of clear directional momentum. Overall turnover and volume remained b

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for a Rs. 300 billion “Bad Bank” to rescue the nation’s embattled small and medium enterprise (SME) sector.

Sri Lanka’s stock market rally in 2025 was driven largely by heavyweight counters rather than broad-based gains, with banking stocks emerging as the single biggest force behind the benchmark index’s advance, highlighted Almas Equities Research.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has awarded economist Talal Rafi for the Most Popular Public Finance Article of 2025 for its Public Financial Management (PFM) Blog, recognising the global reach, policy relevance, and impact of his contribution

Kotagala Plantations PLC announced a strategic divestment of its 31.15 percent stake in Imperial Hotels Ltd., selling 4.5 million shares to Consolidated Tea Plantations Ltd. (CTPL) for Rs. 219.2 million.

Fitch Ratings has assigned Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC (ASHH) a National Long-Term Rating of ‘AA+(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable.

Tokyo Cement Group posted a sharp pickup in third-quarter revenue, riding a recovery in construction activity, though profitability came under pressure from pricing adjustments, higher input costs and the financial impact of recent expansion investme

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Senkadagala Finance, Cargills and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.5 bn.

Yesterday marked persistence in buying interest, particularly for mid-to-long tenure maturities. This in turn prompted a modest downward adjustment in the yield curve.

Sri Lanka’s retail sector is stepping into a new sustainability era with the launch of the country’s first environmental certification scheme tailored specifically for shopping malls and supermarkets.

Brandix was recently recognised among the Top 10 Best Employers at the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), National Best Employer Awards 2025, held recently in Colombo.

Hayleys Group celebrated the groundbreaking achievements of its teams at Chairman’s Awards 2025, recognising national firsts that advance global priorities in energy transition, food security, resilience and social impact.

LOLC Finance PLC has reaffirmed its strong commitment to environmental stewardship by successfully renewing its ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas Verification Certificate for the third consecutive year.

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), the sole authorised distributor for Nissan in Sri Lanka, officially unveiled the all-new Nissan Almera at a special launch event held at the Nissan Showroom in Union Place, Colombo.

SLT‑Mobitel Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance have unveiled the nation’s first-ever mobile billing solution for motor insurance, a historic milestone for the country’s telecommunications and insurance sectors.

Extensive discussions were held at the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus regarding the expedited implementation of the functions of the National Commission on Women.

In the complex ecosystem of national healthcare, the pill a patient swallows is the final link in a long, often invisible chain of science, manufacturing logistics and regulation.

CIMA’s recent recognition as a Superbrand in Sri Lanka is more than an accolade – it is a testament to the trust, credibility and impact we have built over six decades. It honours our long‑standing commitment to developing world‑class finance

NDB Bank has renewed its membership with the Parenthood Global Association for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its strong commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports, empowers and understands the needs of working parents.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. She assumed office in Colombo yesterday.

Sri Lanka is giving its event management industry a major boost, with the launch of a 25-member advisory council under the Industries Ministry, marking the first time the sector has its own dedicated policy forum.

Sri Lanka secured approximately US $ 1.48 billion in foreign development financing during the financial year ending December 31, 2025, as the major multilateral partners ramped up budget support to stabilise the economy and respond to the devastating

Dialog Axiata capped a strong year with steady fourth-quarter growth, as Sri Lanka’s largest telecom operator benefited from the rising core revenues and tighter cost discipline while continuing to scale back the lower-margin wholesale operations.

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka has set a new world record after hosting a gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Colombo, surpassing the current Guinness-listed benchmark of 479 cars.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Senkadagala Finance and Colombo Dockyard with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.3 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor

The week began with sustained buying interest in the secondary market, amidst moderate trading volumes. Against this backdrop, some mid and long-tenure maturities saw yields edge down.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in technology, innovation and the delivery of the most advanced banking experiences to customers byreaching another milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape with the introduction

Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE), a member of the Hayleys Plantation Sector, announced that its Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory has become Sri Lanka’s first Green Building certified tea factory, achieving a Gold rating under the Green Building Council o

The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a welcome reception on January 29, in honour of Isabelle Martin, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, bringing together members, partners, and guests for an

Sri Lanka’s franchise sector is entering a defining phase with the Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026, scheduled for 14th February at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo. This marks a deliberate step in establishing the island as a critical node in South Asia