Laugfs Holdings Limited celebrates a momentous milestone, 30 years of visionary leadership, strategic growth and impactful transformation across Sri Lanka and beyond.

On August 14 2025, renowned Sri Lankan food brand KIST, marketed by Cargills Food and Beverage Limited, marked a significant milestone in sustainable agriculture and rural empowerment in Sri Lanka by entering into a grant agreement with Deutsche Gese

In a landmark initiative to uplift Sri Lanka’s rural rubber economy, Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a member of the Hayleys group, officially opened a state-of-the-art latex collection and laboratory facility for the smallholder rubber farmers in Monar

Sri Lanka’s top tyre brand CEAT has extended its premium retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana, with the opening of new-concept Shop-in-Shop (SIS) outlets in these bustling towns. The 11th and 12th CEAT SIS outlets in Sri Lanka are located at Ja

Rhino Roofing, Sri Lanka’s most trusted name in roofing and ceiling sheets, unveiled its latest innovation Rhino Premier Roofing Sheets, at a grand launch ceremony that took place on August 15, 2025, at Cumulus Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

Setting a new benchmark in industrial power resilience, Hayleys Energynet, a subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has successfully deployed Riello’s first 300 kVA UPS system in Sri Lanka.

A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) warns that recent U.S. tariffs could slash Sri Lanka’s total export income by US$ 634 million and lead to significant job losses, particularly in the apparel and rubber industries.

Sri Lanka could face significant economic fallout, including higher import-export costs, following the Supreme Court’s landmark US$ 1 billion verdict against the stakeholders of the X-Press Pearl container ship.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a net profit of Rs. 5.31 billion for the April-June 2025 quarter, a significant decrease from the Rs. 34.54 billion earned in the same period last year. The decline is attributed to lower revenues follo

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expanded vigorously in July, defying uncertainties on the global trade front. The strong performance suggests the economy remains robust and is growing faster than previously expected.

JAT Holdings PLC has kicked off its 2025/26 financial year with a robust 20 percent year-on-year growth in profit after tax (PAT) for the first quarter, a significant achievement during what is traditionally the paint industry’s slowest period.

Sampath Bank PLC significantly expanded its loan book in the second quarter of 2025, pushing it past the Rs. 1 trillion milestone. However, profitability came under pressure from narrowing interest margins, rising deposit costs, and higher operating

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group reported a sharp turnaround in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, driven by improved profitability and cost management, with subsidiary Mobitel returning to profitability after posting losses a year ea

The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) has reached a major milestone, with its Advanced Analytical Services Laboratory receiving ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board.

hSenid Business Solutions PLC (hSenidBiz) announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, reporting a stable topline performance and the continuation of profitability improvements seen in the prior quarter.

The Association of HR Professionals (AHRP), the conclave of discerning human resource practitioners in the country, celebrates 25 years of shaping the professions’ onward march this year.

PMF Finance PLC announced the appointment of Ivon Brohier as its new Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and operational agility as it continues its transformation journey.

In the wake of its strategic rebranding from Orient Finance PLC, Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting a net profit after tax of Rs.60 mil

The ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ investor forum, organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the High Commission of Sri Lanka to Singapore, successfully concluded at the Conrad

Continuing its positive trajectory, Sri Lanka’s emerging financial conglomerate, JXG (Janashakthi Group), reported a consolidated net profit after tax (NPAT) of Rs.2.28 billion for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL), a leader in engineering and energy solutions across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Kinetic Green Tonino Lamborghini Ltd. to introduce the iconic Tonino Lamborghini electric g

Sri Lanka’s current deflationary environment is a temporary phase, with inflation expected to climb back to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) target of around 5 percent within the next seven to eight months, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weeras

In a landmark step for Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector, the government has introduced key reforms to ease the business operations and strengthen trade competitiveness.

The Sri Lankan government is set to overhaul its decades-old education system by introducing a transformative dual-pathway structure that will offer the students both conventional academic and specialised skill-based streams from secondary level.

Skills Expo 2025 is poised to become a national platform connecting the job seekers with employers, enabling the industries to help shape a skilled future workforce and encouraging youth to explore career paths beyond traditional choices.

Hemal Chaminda Lokugeegana has been appointed as General Manager/CEO of HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka, with effect from August 14, 2025 and officially assumed duties at the bank’s head office.

Harischandra Mills PLC, a household name in Sri Lanka, navigated a complex economic landscape in the 2024/25 financial year, where the official statistics showing a slowdown in inflation clashed with the reality of soaring living costs for the averag

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, DFCC Bank and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.5 Bn.

Rebounding from the previous day’s subdued tone, the secondary market saw mixed trading activity with moderate volumes.

In support of the bank’s commitment to sustainability initiatives, HDFC Bank launched “Go Green” savings account recently.