In a market where traditional savings accounts and fixed deposits are struggling to keep pace with the rising costs and changing interest rates, JB Financial has launched the JB Vantage Credit Opportunity Fund (COF), a flexible investment solution de

Union Assurance PLC recently hosted the SLIM Certified Financial Adviser Graduation Ceremony on its head office premises, recognising 38 professionals who successfully completed the programme, a milestone that reflects the company’s focus on buildi

Sri Lanka China Business Co-operation Council (SLCBCC) announced that the following office bearers and executive committee members were elected at its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently at the NCCSL auditorium.

In a bold move to transform the landscape of technical education and youth employment in Sri Lanka, Rhino Roofing Products Limited has announced the launch of the Rhino Academy.

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended today’s session on a mixed note, with both indices fluctuating within a narrow range as investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Iran–USA negotiations and rising global commodi

Sri Lanka’s appetite for wheat, the island’s second staple food, is on a steady upward trajectory, fuelled by a recovering economy and a booming tourism sector but yet to reach the pre-crisis levels.

SLASSCOM’s Xcellerate Accelerator Programme is reshaping Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem by fast-tracking MVP-stage tech startups into investment-ready, scalable ventures.

RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification by The Sustainable Future Group, reinforcing its leadership in s

Maxtherm Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has secured the Silver Award for Best Energy Efficiency Service Provider at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025, organised by the Ministry of Power and Energy and the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority.

Richard Pieris Finance Limited (RPFL) has expanded its consumer financing portfolio with the launch of a new device financing solution for Samsung smartphones through authorized mobile dealers of John Keells Office Automation, enabling customers to a

Hutch Sri Lanka is leveraging its international pedigree to bring the best of enterprise solutions to help Sri Lankan businesses leapfrog into a new era.

ACAP Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd. is entering a new phase of its journey under the stewardship of Stallion Consultancy, ushering in a new era of client-focused investment advisory.

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and DENZA in Sri Lanka, has launched a campaign in partnership with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLIC) to accelerate New Energy Vehicles (NEV

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on 8th April at the Galle Face Hotel.

A remarkable milestone in digital transformation has been achieved with the successful implementation and Go-Live of a new Core Banking System for Fintrex Finance, led by APTS as the local implementation partner. This achievement marks the beginning

Lankatiles marked a significant milestone with the opening of its 60th showroom recently. The new showroom brings contemporary luxury, world-class tile designs and its signature double-fired premium tiles closer to customers in Colombo’s urban hub.

Sri Lanka’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector marked another significant milestone in its global expansion, as five Sri Lankan technology companies successfully participated in a European market exposure programme under the Sri

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will lead a senior corporate delegation to Mumbai for the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum tomorrow (13 May), held in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Ahead of the T-bond auction to be held by the PDMO today, the secondary market saw sluggish movement during the day.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Commercial Bank and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.9 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. Crossings were witnessed in Seylan Bank,

Hatton Plantations PLC this week saw its parent company Lotus Renewable Energy (Private) Limited sell over 10.24 million of its shares to Durga Infra (Pvt.) Ltd.

DFCC Bank PLC reported earnings of Rs.3.90 a share or Rs.1.71 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, compared to Rs.6.41 a share or Rs.2.82 billion in the year earlier period, as higher loan loss provisions and mark-to-market losses on equity inve

Sri Lanka and India are looking to further strengthen bilateral ties through a proposed US $ 450 million post-conflict reconstruction package discussed during a high-level meeting between the two countries on Saturday, according to the Finance Minist

The proposed para-tariff reductions are an important signal of changing policy thinking in the country, asserted Institute of Policy Studies Executive Director Dr. Dushni Weerakoon.

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) disposed of its entire 26.63 million share stake in Seylan Bank PLC, at Rs.104 per share, through a transaction executed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), marking its exit from what it described as a “no

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Executive Chairman Thayalan Bartlett has been recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, becoming the only Sri Lankan named among a select group of senior marketing, media and communications

Sri Lanka welcomed 28,578 tourists during the first six days of May 2026, with India leading the arrivals as the local tourism sector shifts its focus toward Asian markets to offset disruptions in European travel.

Sri Lanka’s foreign currency reserves fell by US$ 295 million in April, reflecting mounting pressure on the country’s external sector from higher oil import costs and slowing inflows from exports and tourism as the Iran war disrupted global trade

China Duty Free (CDF) at Port City Colombo is strategically targeting the high-net-worth Indian demographic for its next phase of exponential growth, having successfully surpassed the milestone of serving 120,000 travellers.

Sri Lankan workers abroad continued to support the country’s fragile external sector in April, with remittance inflows remaining robust despite concerns that the escalating Iran war could disrupt labour markets across the Middle East, a key destina