Ceylon Land & Equity PLC disclosed that its board approved a rights issue to raise about Rs.4.3 billion, as the property and investment firm looks to pare short-term debt and fund new investments.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Colombo Dockyard and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.1 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional inves

The week started with slight buying interest towards the short-tenure maturities in the secondary market, although it witnessed thin volumes and limited activities.

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Sri Lankan agriculture industry at the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026, which was held from 23rd to 25th January at the Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna.

CIPM Sri Lanka successfully concluded one of its flagship events, the CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, on 28th January at the Monarch Imperial, Kotte, with enthusiastic participation from the HR fraternity representing leading private and public sector organ

AA Japan (Private) Limited has opened its first office in Sri Lanka in January, bringing three decades of experience in the Japanese used vehicle export business directly to the Sri Lankan market.

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE) held its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo, marking a significant leadership transition and signalling a renewed policy-driven focus on enhancing the competitiveness of Sri Lanka’s small

AIA Insurance Lanka served as the Platinum Partner of theWomen’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 for the fourth year.

The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC) hosted a panel discussion on the theme “Building Stronger Trade Bridges between Sri Lanka and the United King

Pan Asia Bank has announced a strategic partnership with global fintech platform Pine Labs to enhance its card issuing and processing capabilities through the deployment of a state-of-the-art, end-to-end card management platform.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) successfully concluded the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Investor Forum in Dubai on January 22 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, as part of a series of roadshows acros

Dr. Ruchitha Perera has been re-elected as Co-Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.

The Colombo stock market began the week on a subdued note on Monday (2nd February 2026), as key indices fell sharply during the session.

​Sri Lanka closed 2025 with a cautiously improved external position, as persistent current account surpluses, record-high worker remittances, and a stronger services balance helped offset widening trade gaps and softer price dynamics, according to

Sri Lanka’s construction sector, which has been expanding at a robust pace over the last two years, managed to avoid the worst of the flood-related disruptions to its work, with activities expanding at an even faster pace than in November.

India-based prop-tech company Fracspace announced its strategic entry into the Sri Lankan market this week with the unveiling of “Altaira,” a 26-acre ultra-premium hospitality and residential development in Bulathkohupitiya.

Sri Lanka’s licensed commercial banks saw their total outstanding private sector credit rising by a robust Rs.183 billion in December 2025, translating to an equally or more robust 25.2 percent growth on a year-on-year basis.

​Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday urged authorities to reduce taxes on gold imports, stating that high taxation has exacerbated local prices amidst soaring global trends.

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC has announced a strategic decision to invest approximately Rs. 1.7 billion to subscribe to the rights issue of Shaw Wallace & Hedges Limited, an unlisted company.

Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape took a decisive step towards cleaner, smarter mobility as Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, officially unveiled OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) on January 27, 2026, at The Kingsbury Colombo.

Heritance Hotels and Resorts has been recognised as a Superbrands Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s most respected and trusted hospitality brands.

LCB Finance announced enhanced interest rates for senior citizens.

The organisers of Global Synergy Awards 2026 confirmed that all preparations are now complete for the prestigious awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on February 21, 2026, at the Water’s Edge, Battaramulla.

Verteil Technologies, a leading global NDC-first technology provider transforming airline distribution and modern retailing, announced the appointment of Mack Air as its general sales agent (GSA) and the official launch in Sri Lanka, with an exclusiv

HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally.

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, together with National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa’s open payment platform that s

First Capital Holdings PLC has been conferred the prestigious Superbrands status, a globally recognised endorsement awarded to brands that demonstrate exceptional strength, trust and distinction in their respective markets.

The Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) officially launched Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) Congress and Conference 2026, at a groundbreaking ceremony titled ‘First Light – PAQS 2026’, at The Kingsbury, Colombo.

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been recognised as a Best Women-Friendly Workplace at the prestigious Great HR Awards 2025, an accolade awarded by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka in collaboration with Mercer,

MasterCard has pledged to donate US $ 750,000 towards the construction of the Trail Cancer Hospital in Karapitiya, in the Galle district.