The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylon Tobacco Company, Sampath Bank and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.6 Bn.

At yesterday’s weekly T-bill auction, the weighted average yields registered a marginal dip.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 2025 budget marks a transformative step in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, placing the digital economy at the core of the nation’s growth strategy.

Hatton National Bank (HNB) has unveiled its exclusive first World Elite Metal Mastercard, “Club Elite”introducing a new echelon of luxury banking to Sri Lanka’s payment landscape.

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) announced the issuance of Sri Lanka’s first Green Bond by a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI).

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) commends the Government of Sri Lanka on the presentation of the National Budget 2025.

Vallibel Finance recently expanded its footprint with the opening of two new branches in Kekirawa and Elpitiya.

The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has announced its participation at the NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2025,

Aitken Spence held its first flagship Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programme recently to bring awareness to the importance of looking at increasing resilience building mechanisms, practical process creation for disaster response and always looking a

Owning your dream vehicle is now within reach with the People’s Auto Loan from People’s Bank.

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC has partnered with diversified conglomerate DIMO to introduce a dedicated finance scheme designed to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.

El Toro announced that its pioneering ‘Good News Calendar’ initiative has earned the Silver Award in the Brand Experience category at the 2024 Effie Awards.

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has secured exclusive distribution rights for Bluetti Power Stations in Sri Lanka.

NDB Bank recently hosted a Customer Engagement Forum at the North Gate Hotel, Jaffna. The exclusive event brought together 100 invitees, including the Bank’s top-tier clientele, SMEs, and

Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget doesn’t introduce major tax changes but includes a few welcome adjustments. However, a tax expert points out that the budget still lacks a scientific approach, highlighting the need for a dedicated tax unit to advise the F

The active implementation of export-related proposals in Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget would be critical for the government to meet the country’s debt repayment obligations in four years, a senior economist said yesterday. Although policy frameworks su

Strong operational level performance helped Dialog Axiata PLC report some solid financial performance for the three months ended in December 2024 as the group consolidated both its operations and financial performance with acquisition partner Bharti

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), the premier representative of Sri Lanka’s private sector welcomed “bold proposals” in the budget, as majority aligned with its recommendations, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit discussions, and Vision 2030 goa

Sri Lanka’s banks described the Budget 2025 as “positive” and one that seeks to maintain policy consistency, especially on the fiscal path.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Hatton National Bank and Hemas Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.4 bn.

Following the Budget 2025 announcement, the yield curve in the secondary market declined across the short and mid tenors, as investors adopted a buying stance. This shift led to heightened trading volumes and increased market activity.

As Sri Lanka looks to generate higher revenues via trade, the government yesterday unveiled a more aggressive trade strategy under a five-year National Export Development Plan (2025-2029).

The Engineering team of SriLankan Airlines successfully wrapped up the base heavy maintenance on an A321neo aircraft for long-term repeat customer Salam Air, ahead of the scheduled completion date.

HNB PLC has entered into a strategic leasing partnership with Abans Auto (Pvt.) Ltd, the authorised distributor for Hyundai vehicles in Sri Lanka, to deliver vehicle leasing solutions that are rewarding.

HNB Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, announced the relocation of its branch in Mullaitivu.

NDB Bank has partnered with Bishop’s College to introduce an exclusive Affinity Credit Card, offering its esteemed alumnae, present parents, teachers and school community a host of financial benefits and privileges.

Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s premier life insurer, has been honoured at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2024 for its exceptional financial reporting and unwavering commitment to transparency.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organised an awareness seminar on the New Exporter Development Programme on February 18, 2025, at the Techno Park of Eastern University, in Batticaloa. This event marked a significant milesto

Geometry Global, a strategic business unit of the Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka, won two coveted Gold awards at the recently concluded Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2024.

Hayleys Fentons Limited, a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s engineering sector, has been honoured as the Best One Stop Destination for Engineering Needs, Sri Lanka 2024, at the prestigious International Business Magazine Awards. Held recently in Dubai,