Investor caution persisted in the secondary market, as the participants awaited direction from the today’s T-bond auction.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as C T Holdings, Melstacorp and Ambeon Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor pa

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced new amendments to the export proceeds repatriation regulations, significantly tightening the timeline for the exporters to convert their foreign exchange earnings into local currency. Through an extraordi

The Central Bank announced the cancellation of the registration of Co-operative Leasing Company Limited (CLCL) as a registered finance leasing establishment, citing repeated regulatory breaches and failure to comply with the country’s non-bank fina

Sri Lanka must urgently strengthen its pipeline of bankable climate projects or risk missing out on much-needed climate finance and losing ground in increasingly climate-conscious global markets, development partners and business leaders warned.

A. K. D. D. Dimal Arandara has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines Limited with immediate effect.

Sri Lanka is seeking to accelerate industrial investment and strengthen export competitiveness through a series of environmental reforms aimed at reducing project delays, streamlining approvals, and aligning businesses with emerging global sustainabi

Sri Lanka is pressing ahead with efforts to strengthen labour protection and modernise workplace standards as the government seeks international support for a broad reform agenda aimed at improving working conditions and expanding social protection f

The District Court of Kaduwela has issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa on an application filed by Hayleys PLC over alleged defamatory statement.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Sampath Bank and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.1 bn.

The secondary market yesterday withstood yet another lacklustre trading day marked by thin trading volumes. Sentiment remained cautious prompting the yield curve to hold firm.

Broadening its range of high-performance hybrid SUVs to meet the evolving demands of Sri Lanka’s growing new energy vehicle market, Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, introduced the all-new ‘JAECOO J5 HEV’ in

Siyapatha Finance PLC has appointed Deshal de Mel and Nishani De Zoysa as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its board, with effective from May 18, 2026.

Reinforcing its commitment to those who serve the nation, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to introduce a comprehensive suite of concessionary financial facilities for its of

As “Bankers to the Nation,” Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a historic milestone by establishing a presence across all 331 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Sri Lanka with the opening of the BOC Connect Agency Banking Centre at the Welipitiya

The global business landscape is currently undergoing a seismic shift, driven by a technological evolution that is fundamentally rewriting the rules of corporate engagement, software architecture and productivity.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recovered from the previous session’s losses on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices closing higher as improving external factors helped restore investor confidence. The rebound was largely driven by a sharp decline

MO Marketplace, launched in June 2024 by founder and CEO Anika Wijesuriya, is Sri Lanka’s first dedicated buying and selling mobile platform, growing faster than most boardrooms have noticed.

ACCA Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its professional calendar with the hosting of the New Member Ceremony 2026, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) successfully handled a 2,241-tonne Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) shipment comprising 54 battery units destined for Sri Lanka’s largest energy storage programme to date, supporting a landmark n

Global economic frameworks, long dependent on automated and profit-maximizing capitalist models, are facing increasing international scrutiny. Beris Gwynne, the co-founder and chair of the GRFC, is at the forefront of a growing movement seeking to re

The Solutions Unit of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), which has been providing both member organizations and non-members with a broad spectrum of legal and human resource (HR) consultancy services since its launch, has significantly expa

People’s Bank has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first state-owned bank in Sri Lanka to be awarded the internationally recognized ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).

KOKO, a leading Buy Now Pay Later platform, has joined the Mastercard ‘Tap for Change’ campaign, designed to turn everyday transactions into contributions towards long-term cancer care infrastructure in Sri Lanka.

As climate-related risks increasingly reshape markets, supply chains, investment decisions and business continuity planning, Sri Lankan business leaders are being called upon to rethink resilience as a strategic leadership priority. In response to th

Sampath Bank PLC marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the official opening of its Colombo Port City Branch, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s emergence as a globally connected financial and investment destina

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has secured several global and local sustainability affiliations during FY 2025/26 while deepening its commitment towards responsible finance, climate accountability, financial inclu

The secondary market commenced the week on a cautious note, with investors largely remaining on the sidelines, resulting in low trading activity and subdued volumes.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Melstacorp, Bukit Darah and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.