The secondary market saw mixed sentiment with moderate trading volumes and activity. Selling pressure was noted on the short end of the yield curve, where maturities such as 01.08.2026 and 15.12.2026 were traded within a yield range of 8.30% to 8.35%

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Windforce , Dialog Axiata and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.7 bn.

As a strategic step towards developing a mechanism to address the challenges in the export value chain, the Export Development Board (EDB) has established a Trade Facilitation Task Force, which held its second networking session yesterday at the Expo

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, announced the launch of the SLID-ACCA National Director Awards — a landmark initiative to honour exemplary leade

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), an Al-Futtaim Company in Dubai and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s automotive industry, announced the appointment of Jawahar Ganesh as its new Group Managing Director.

NDB Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with United Motors Lanka PLC (UML).

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a memorandum of understanding with Prime Lands and Prime Land Residencies to provide up to 100 percent financing for customers purchasing condominium units or gated houses developed by the Prime group, demonstrati

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) presents Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, themed ‘Retail Reimagined – Where AI Meets the Human Edge’.

Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 solar solutions provider, has been recognised as the sole renewable energy brand listed amongst Brand Finance’s 100 Most Valuable Brands in Sri Lanka.

Citrus Leisure PLC announced the reopening of The Steuart by Citrus, following an extensive refurbishment that breathes new life into one of Colombo’s most iconic heritage properties.

People’s Bank Modarawila Service Centre was ceremoniously opened at its new and upgraded location recently.

HNB PLC has partnered with CBL Cocos Limited to deliver dedicated financial solutions to smallholder coconut farmer companies in Rajanganaya, Nochchiyagama, Vavuniya and Kilinochchi.

Geometry Global (A business subsidiary of Ogilvy Sri Lanka) in collaboration with Ogilvy Digital recently celebrated a milestone achievement as the first-ever case study from Sri Lanka to appear on the TikTok for Business website.

DFCC Bank PLC announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Prime Lands (Pvt.) Ltd and Prime Lands Residencies PLC, both part of the Prime group, to simplify and enhance the homeownership journey for Sri Lankans.

Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the flagship company under the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, celebrated an important expansion milestone recently, with the official opening of the 60th branch in Ja-Ela, emphasising the company’s

Direct Kitchens Sri Lanka, the local arm of Australia’s leading name in luxury custom kitchen design and manufacturing, has achieved a significant milestone by securing its first commercial order to design, supply, and install 66 premium kitchen un

Hemas Consumer Brands (HCB), Sri Lanka’s leader in the home and personal care sector, recently signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), to prepare students not merely for jobs but for mea

A new chapter in Sri Lanka’s agricultural innovation has begun with the establishment of the first export-oriented private tissue culture laboratory by Lotus Group of Companies.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its upward momentum today, supported by renewed investor sentiment and sustained buying interest across key sectors. Following yesterday’s mixed performance, both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S

United Petroleum Lanka yesterday expressed “deep disappointment” over the challenges it faced during its short-lived operations in the island nation, stating similar issues have now extended to its exit.

Laugfs Gas PLC announced on Monday its decision to temporarily suspend all commercial operations of its Dubai-based subsidiary, SLOGAL Energy DMCC, following its designation on a sanctions list by the US Treasury.

Sri Lanka ended September 2025 with gross reserve assets of US $ 6,243 million, a tad higher than a month earlier, which was at US $ 6,178 million.

WindForce PLC is advancing the Rs.4.2 billion wind power project in Alankuda, Puttalam, through its majority stake in Safe Power International (Pvt.) Ltd.

The Port of Colombo reported a significant surge in container handling in August 2025, marking a strong growth, driven by a robust increase in transshipment volumes.

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC yesterday announced that World Elite Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, has acquired a controlling interest in the company through a transaction executed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

JF Packaging Limited, a leading flexible packaging solutions provider and a subsidiary of Lankem Ceylon PLC, plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) of ordinary voting shares on October 30, according to the disclosures made to the Colombo S

India has stepped up efforts to deepen regional financial integration with its Reserve Bank amending the Foreign Exchange Management (borrowing and lending) Regulations of 2018.

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, C T Holdings and Mercantile Investments & Finance with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.6 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in red. High net worth and institutional investor

The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB), French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) are organising a conference titled ‘Perspectives on GIs in Sri Lanka’. This by-invitatio

The secondary government market recorded subdued trading activity ahead of yesterday’s T-bond auction, resulting in the yield curve remaining broadly unchanged from the previous day. Among the limited number of trades, the 15.10.2029 maturity was q