Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has announced the appointment of Saliya J. Ranasinghe as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the company, with effect from June 1, 2026.

DFCC Bank PLC has been recognised among Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Mom-Inclusive Workplaces at Mom Leaders Conference 2026, organised by Parenthood Global, highlighting the bank’s continued focus on creating a workplace where working mothers are supporte

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has installed Digital Tills (digital pin kata) on the sacred Kiri Vehera and historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya premises, enabling the devotees to make donations conveniently and securely through QR-based digital payments.

Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC successfully hosted its exclusive Pulse of Excellence awards ceremony recently. The event was organised to recognise and celebrate the institution’s remarkable milestone achievements and outstanding overall performan

Meridian Talent, the specialist recruitment division of Meridian Creative Solutions, led by Az Da Rosa, argues that hiring accuracy should be treated as a commercial priority, not just a recruitment target.

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) Sri Lanka officially launched two of the country’s most significant sustainability initiatives, National Cleaner Production Awards 2026 (NCPA 2026) and Fourth International Conference on Resource Effici

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed Tuesday’s session in negative territory, with both benchmark indices recording notable declines as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to dampen investor sentiment. The uncertainty surrounding gl

Sri Lanka must establish absolute policy predictability and regulatory transparency to successfully unlock large-scale European capital for its maritime infrastructure pipeline.

Uva Greenlands Estate (Pvt.) Ltd officially signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on May 29, 2026, setting the stage for a major evolution of 98 Acres Resort & Spa in the breathtaking highlands of Ella.

A powerful late-month surge in tourist arrivals during May propelled Sri Lanka’s cumulative visitor count pass the one-million mark for the year, achieving this feat within the first 28 days of the month.

Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs.91.75 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), reflecting a 10.16 percent year-on-year growth.

The Hayleys group recorded the highest revenue in its history during the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with a 19 percent year-on-year increase to Rs.585.02 billion.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Richard Pieris & Company and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and insti

The secondary market witnessed some selling pressure amidst moderate volumes and limited market activity during yesterday’s session.

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 31, 2026, marking three decades of empowering individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across t

Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance market continues to gain momentum as the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) collaborated with the European Union (EU)-funded Green Recovery Facility, implemented by Expertise France, to advance the country’s growing pipe

In the following Q&A, Kavin Karunamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Executive Director - First Capital Asset Management Limited, offers insights into the fundamental concepts of investing for potential investors, simplifying core pri

Sampath Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to establish a dedicated branch within Port City Colombo, marking a significant move that reinforces Sri Lanka’s ambition to emerge as a glo

Diamond Engineers (Pvt) Ltd was recently honoured with a Platinum Award in recognition of its contribution to Sri Lanka’s industrial engineering and coconut processing machinery manufacturing sector.

Construction of Pentara Residencies Thummulla Handiya, Home Lands Group’s iconic flagship development in the Colombo city, is well on track driven by Home Lands’ unwavering commitment to delivering projects on time. D P Jayasinghe Piling Company

The Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka, together with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), hosted the EU–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable under the theme “Global Gateway and Sri Lanka’s Role as a

Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC recorded consolidated revenue of Rs. 65.9 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026 (FY26), reflecting an 11.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase.

Laugfs Holdings continues to strengthen its reputation as a future-focused and dynamic conglomerate by empowering visionary leadership and nurturing young talent capable of driving transformational growth across industries.

LOLC Finance PLC, the flagship finance company of the LOLC Group delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, supported by robust lending growth, stronger recurring income, improved asset quality and a capital position t

Pink Eagle Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a modern investment holding company, has stepped into the spotlight. Established in recent years and rooted in Sri Lankan heritage, the organisation has rapidly grown from a single founding idea and evolved into a diver

With the European Union transitioning to a new regulatory framework, urgent calls for structural reforms are echoing across Sri Lanka to secure a successful transition to the newly revised generalised scheme of preferences (GSP) Plus facility - a lif

Sri Lanka’s external sector faced severe renewed pressures in April 2026, with the current account slipping into a deficit of US$ 532 million, largely driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

The construction sector in Sri Lanka experienced a sharp contraction in April 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction, measured by the Total Activity Index, plunging to 45.7 from the 57.1 recorded in March.

Amor Developers secured the top spot at the German-Sri Lanka Startup Awards 2026, held as part of the Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026.

LOLC Holdings PLC reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, indicating an expansion in core operating profitability and a scaling of its diversified business model.