The week opened with mixed sentiment in the secondary market.

Janashakthi Life has once again proven its mettle, delivering a stellar performance in 2Q 2025 and solidifying its position as one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing life insurers. Continuing its consistent growth path, Janashakthi Life’s first-year

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its subsidiary HNB General Insurance Ltd (HNBGI) have delivered exceptional financial results for 2Q 2025, reinforcing their strong market position while showing robust growth across key metrics and reinforcing its solid

The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), officially launched Sri Lankan Corporate Health and Productivity Awards (SLCHPA) 2025, at a press event held at Shangri-La Colombo on Au

Evolution Auto (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading electric vehicle company with the largest range of EVs, has officially launched a fleet of globally acclaimed premium smart electric vehicle (EV) brands—Avatr, IM Motors, XPeng and Riddara—marking

Amana Bank continued its strong growth momentum in 1H 2025, delivering a solid performance with profit before tax (PBT) surpassing the Rs.1.5 billion mark, reflecting a 14 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) was honoured to welcome the Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka Julie Chung for a courtesy visit with the CCC’s leadership. Chung met with Chairman Krishan Balendra, Vice Chairman Bingumal Thewarathan

Siyapatha Finance PLC recently opened its 55th branch, strategically located at No. 29, Galle Road, Ambalangoda, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to bringing accessible, customer-centric financial solutions to more commun

Bajaj Pulsar N160, marketed and distributed by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), is now dominating Sri Lankan roads with two models, Pulsar N160 Premium and Pulsar N160 Normal, available at all DPMC showrooms and over 220 dealers i

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, introduces truly unlimited, speed-based broadband packages with no Fair Usage Policy (FUP) restrictions, underscoring its commitment to delivering seamless digital experiences and empowering

JAT Holdings PLC launched the third edition of its flagship painter empowerment initiative JAT Pintharu Abhiman.

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomed the UK government’s announcement of liberalised rules of origin under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector is set to gain wider duty-free access to the United Kingdom after the latter announced sweeping reforms to its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), allowing manufacturers to source up to 100 percent of garment inpu

The government has decided to introduce a concessionary loan scheme for young entrepreneurs in the agriculture and industry sectors, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

Agstar PLC, a subsidiary of the Browns Group under LOLC Holdings, announced that it has divested its entire shareholding in Agstar Exports (Pvt) Ltd.

Sri Lanka’s consumer prices are expected to rise in the third quarter and gradually return to entral bank’s 5.0 percent target by mid-2026, while the economy is projected to expand 4.5 percent in 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in

The Cabinet of Ministers approved this week the appointment of M. K. S. R. D. Samarasinghe as the new Director General of the Department of Export Agriculture, effective immediately.

Tokyo Cement Group has kicked off the 2025/26 financial year on a cautiously optimistic note, projecting steady demand for cement supported by improving macroeconomic conditions and continued private sector investment.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Carson Cumberbatch with the turnover crossing Rs. 10.8 bn.

The secondary market yesterday withstood yet another day of measured caution amid limited investor activity, which in turn prompted the yield curve to remain largely static.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka Ihab I.M. Khalil for a courtesy call that aimed at fostering stronger trade ties and exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

In a landmark move that redefines home financing in Sri Lanka, DFCC Bank has introduced the country’s first 20-year fixed interest rate home loan—an unprecedented product designed to offer long-term financial stability, faster access and deeply h

Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd (BOC UK) marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 75th anniversary recently, at the Milton Suite, Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s.

The Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently.

Samson Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd (SamsonLines), a subsidiary of DSI Samson Group, in a strategic move to transform into a fully-integrated third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has appointed Rushdi Zackariya to its board of directors, effective immediatel

This release is following recent developments reported in the media, including Ada Derana’s release on August 13, 2025, regarding the detention and deportation of foreign nationals employed by entities operating as Authorised Persons (APs) licensed

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-banking financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of leasing, loans and other financial services, announced a historic milestone, achieving its highest-ever lease a

Softlogic Life reported another robust half-year performance, posting a gross written premium (GWP) of Rs.18.7bn for the six months ended June 30, 2025, marking a 29% year-on-year increase and securing the highest absolute GWP growth in the industry

Sampath Bank has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank and Best Commercial Bank by the UK-based World Finance magazine at World Finance Banking Awards 2025.

Lanka Rating Agency Ltd (LRA), Sri Lanka’s pioneering national credit rating institution, in line with its mission, has appointed two new directors to its board, bringing in distinguished leaders with strong backgrounds in finance, governance and b