Sri Lanka’s licensed commercial banks urged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to not panic, as concerns mount over the use of parate laws from 1 July.

The construction sector activities rebounded strongly in May after contracting in April on the availability of new projects, particularly in road development in a sign that the critical government funded infrastructure projects are gradually getting

Sri Lanka’s external sector continued to show signs of stabilisation in May 2025, with a current account surplus marking five straight months of gains.

India’s ‘neighbourhood first’ policy framed talks between senior Indian and Sri Lankan executives on Monday (30 June), as business leaders from both countries pledged to deepen trade and investment links.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, National Development Bank and CT Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.6 bn.

First Capital Holdings PLC emerged as a double award winner at the 12th Annual Capital Market Awards 2024. This milestone achievement reaffirms First Capital’s standing as a strong and influential force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets for the thi

The secondary market extended Monday’s tone into yesterday’s session, with modest buying interest continuing to concentrate in the 2028 and 2029 maturities.

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) successfully held its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

DFCC Bank PLC announced a landmark achievement: DFCC Aloka, the bank’s women-centric banking proposition, has now empowered over 100,000 women across Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Insurance yesterday announced the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer Chandana L. Aluthgama, effective (August 1, 2025).

Hemas Consumer Brands announced that Clogard will be featured in the Sri Lanka and Maldives Edition of ‘Essentials in Modern Marketing’ by Kotler Impact Inc.

Abans Finance PLC has reported outstanding financial results for the year ending March 31, 2025, reinforcing its status as a resilient and growth-oriented member in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial services sector.

HNB has returned as the Official Banking Partner for DMASL Digital Summit 2025, reaffirming its continued commitment to digital innovation and industry development.

LOLC General Insurance has been recognised as a Company with Great Managers for 2024, at the prestigious Great Manager Awards 2024, hosted by the Colombo Leadership Academy in collaboration with People Business for Leadership Excellence.

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) convened an Emergency Roundtable Discussion on ‘Tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran-Israel Conflict and Potential Impact’ recently, at the LKIIRS

Sithara Limited, the pioneer of printing ink manufacturing in Sri Lanka, has recently been awarded ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) Management System Certifications by Bureau Veritas Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) concluded its 96th Annual General Meeting on June 30, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.

Kreston Sri Lanka, a leading name in audit, tax and advisory services, has been officially recognised as an ACCA Approved Employer, a prestigious status granted to organisations that uphold exceptional standards in employee training and professional

99x recognises that in today’s fast-moving digital economy, access to top-tier tech talent remains key to a nation’s progress and it distinguishes itself by nurturing that talent from within.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the month of July with a slight decline in both All Share Price Index (ASPI) and S&P SL20 and , following a period of sustained gains. Despite the market’s modest pullback, investor activity remained stron

The government would roll out a Rs.6.5 billion concessional loan scheme from today to support the small and medium-scale (SME) paddy millers and cooperative societies in purchasing paddy during the upcoming Yala season, the Development Finance Depart

Inflation in the Colombo district reached a tad closer to ending the months-long deflation, as the prices fell by 0.6 percent in June 2025 from a year ago, compared to a 0.7 percent decline in the prices in May.

The new food labelling and advertising regulations coming into force today risk turning the sweet gains sour for the local food and beverage (F&B) sector, the industry stakeholders said, describing the rules as impractical and a potential disruptor f

People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s largest state-owned commercial banks, marks 64 years in operation today, affirming its role in expanding formal banking access and advancing financial inclusion.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Central Finance Company, John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing

The secondary market showed signs of selective investor interest yesterday, with a noticeable uptick in demand for the bonds maturing in 2028 and 2029.

Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, SemihLütfü Turgut, and the Export Development Board (EDB) recently engaged in discussions on fostering international relations and exploring trade opportunities between the two countries. The meeting was held

Cargills Bank celebrated its 11th anniversary on 30th June 2025, marking over a decade of transformative, inclusive banking dedicated to reshaping access to financial services across Sri Lanka.

In a significant move poised to redefine Sri Lanka’s financial sector, global fintech leader Craft Silicon and Sri Lankan ICT solutions provider APTS have officially entered into an exclusive partnership agreement. This collaboration marks the beg

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted a digital awareness initiative in Jaffna titled ‘Empower North: Accelerating Digital Excellence’ as part of its ongoing efforts to support the country’s digital transformation agenda and increase