The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has successfully concluded its Innovation Challenge, an ambitious platform to unleash the creativity of its employees under the theme ‘Digital Innovation in Customer Experience’ with the goal of harnessing emerging t

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Brown & Company PLC to make modern agricultural machinery and technology more accessible to Sri Lankan farmers and agri-entrepreneurs as part of the bank’s commitment towards S

PMF Finance PLC has reported strong financial results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2025, reflecting sustained growth, strengthened capital adequacy and improved asset quality.

SampathCards is ushering in the season of celebration with an exciting line-up of offers that promise to make this festive period truly rewarding for all Sampath Credit and Debit Cardholders.

People’s Bank has been honoured at Great HR Awards 2025, receiving the prestigious title of Best Talent Acquisition Organisation of the Year 2025.

In a major stride toward fostering financial inclusivity and digital empowerment, iPay has announced the expansion of its GovPay services across Sri Lanka’s Northern province, enabling citizens to make secure and convenient government payments digi

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the voice of the automotive industry body affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has initiated a national awareness campaign on the increasing risks of acquiring vehicles through various importers a

Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, causing widespread flooding and landslides, is projected to shave off approximately 0.5 percent to 0.7 percent from the country’s real GDP growth, according to a flash note released by First

The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA), in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday, pledged its fullest support to revive the country’s economy, following the damage inflicted by Cyclone Ditwah.

The Industry Ministry announced it has initiated a mechanism to gather data concerning the industries that have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry demonstrated remarkable resilience in November 2025, crossing the significant milestone of 2.1 million cumulative arrivals for the year, despite facing severe weather disruptions in the final week. According to the lat

Due to the unprecedented effects of Cyclone Ditwah, the tea industry is foreseeing around 30 percent to 35 percent of ‘crop drop’, veteran planter Roshan Rajadurai exclusively told Mirror Business.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Melstacorp and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.7 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional invest

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) said it has secured approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for its planned acquisition of the retail banking business of HSBC Sri Lanka, in line with Section 12(1)(c) of the Banking Act. The bank confirmed that all c

The secondary market recorded yet another session of moderate volumes and limited activity, as the broader macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain in the aftermath of the cyclone and floods.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda yesterday announced that the ADB would provide immediate grant support of up to US $ 3 million to Sri Lanka, US $ 2 million to Thailand and US $ 2 million to Viet Nam, following the requests for sup

A guest lecture organised by the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) recently brought together leading economists who cautioned that the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), without parallel investments in inclusive digital infrastructu

Hatch Innovation marked the conclusion of the first cohort of seven female-led startups from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province under the GRIT Business Accelerator Program with a ‘Demo Day’ on November 25th at HatchWorks in Colombo, where the entrep

Global beauty brand The Body Shop recently unveiled a new outlet at the One Galle Face (OGF) Mall in Colombo, while celebrating ten successful years in Sri Lanka.

Mark and Comm (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s boutique public relations and communications agency, announced its appointment as the exclusive reseller and distributor for Hootsuite and Talkwalker platforms across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DIMO Academy for Technical Studies (DATS) to promote the Bank’s Education Loans among students aspiring to pursue advanced technical and vocational training.

A new science picture book documenting the unexpected emergence of coral habitats along the Port City Colombo breakwater has been officially launched, marking a significant step in strengthening environmental education and bilateral cooperation betwe

NDB Bank, in line with its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development, has extended its support to The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB), a historic institution that has been providing education, care, and vocational trai

Barista came together with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka (SOSCVSL) for the 6th consecutive year to launch their annual ‘Share A Meal’ Christmas initiative. Reaffirming their longstanding collaboration on November 24 at Barista’s Nugegoda

As the Christmas season draws near, Arpico revealed the spirit of happiness and unity through its highly anticipated Christmas Cake Preparation Ceremony, held recently at its store at Hyde Pak Corner. The event was an embodiment of what the season en

Janashakthi Finance PLC celebrated its 44th anniversary with a meaningful community initiative, “Celebrating Strength. Sharing Love.”, held at St. Mary’s Home for the Elderly, Colombo 10. The initiative was dedicated to honouring senior citizen

Barista Sri Lanka, the island’s largest and most beloved café chain, proudly marks the grand opening of its 75th outlet at Arcade Independence Square, Colombo 07. This milestone reflects Barista’s journey over the past 23 years - from pioneering

For the third consecutive year, Sri Lankan students’ creativity took center stage at the Zero Chance Art and Essay Awards Ceremony, held at BMICH, Colombo.

The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed subdued sentiment today, even as the Capital Goods sector dominated overall activity by contributing 39% of total turnover and generating LKR 1.46 billion. AEL.N emerged as the day’s top contributor, recording L

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is ready to deploy its full suite of macroeconomic shields, fiscal, monetary and external, to cushion the economy against sudden shocks, Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.