LB Finance PLC has secured a US$ 15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking another significant step in the company’s strategic funding journey and reinforcing its commitment t

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday announced the resignation of Independent Non-Executive Director Shanil Fernando, in the first board-level exit following the bank’s Rs.13.2 billion fraud scandal.

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, John Keells Holdings and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs.3.0bn.

The subdued tone seen over the past week extended into yesterday’s session. Nonetheless, activity registered a modest improvement relative to yesterday, although volumes remained below normal levels.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named the Asia Pacific regional winner of the Circular Economy Commitment award at the sixth annual Sustainable Finance Awards presented by Global Finance, securing a significant third-party endorsement of the bank

Amana Takaful Insurance has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Most Awarded Insurance Company for 2026 by LMD Magazine, marking its third consecutive year of achievement.

CEAT Kelani Holdings has strengthened its leadership in Sri Lanka’s two-wheeler tyre market with the launch of the X5 series of its premium motorcycle and scooter tyre ranges – GRIPP and ZOOM – which are engineered to deliver higher mileage, en

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, NSBM Green University has officially opened registrations for its May 2026 intake, continuing its mission of elevating Sri Lankan higher education to international standards.

DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort is announced its recognition at the prestigious 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, securing multiple accolades that reaffirm its position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading resort destinations.

People’s Bank Investment Banking Unit (PBIBU) was honoured with the prestigious Best Investment Bank Sri Lanka 2026 award at the 2026 Global Banking and Finance Review Awards, presented by Global Banking and Finance Review.

Anticipating the growing challenges surrounding fuel availability and energy costs in the country, Pan Asia Bank took proactive steps to offer customers a forward-looking solution.

At Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026, Omega Line Ltd secured nine accolades, including the prestigious Overall Silver Award, positioning the company among the highest-performing organisations across all industries.

Ritzbury has been named as the People’s Chocolate Brand of the Year at SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive win at the prestigious awards ceremony held at Monarch Imperial.

In a decisive step towards sustainability and operational resilience, Paradise Toys (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer and exporter of baby educational soft toys, has successfully deployed a state-of-the-art 60kWp hybrid solar power system

K+ by Helanka has been awarded the Strongest Footwear Brand of the Year at Platinum Excellence Awards 2026, one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised platforms for industry achievement, marking a defining moment in the brand’s continued rise across the

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed with marginal gains today, as both indices ended in positive territory amid steady market activity. Improved turnover and share volumes signaled a gradual pickup in participation, while increased crossing transaction

Sri Lanka’s economy, which has been very badly hit by the Middle East crisis as well other external shocks such as climate change, is not expected to have a very promising future, noted former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena.

​Sri Lanka’s tourism sector recorded a historic 2.3 million international arrivals in 2025 but the industry analysts are urging a pivot in how success is measured within the island’s economic framework.

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry yesterday warned of a narrowing policy window to stabilise the exports, after the shipments fell 8 percent in the first quarter (1Q26), with the rising energy costs, shifting US trade dynamics and looming European marke

Infinix, Sri Lanka’s top smartphone brand, hosted a grand and immersive launch event for its highly anticipated Note 60 Series, marking a new milestone in innovation and intelligent smartphone experiences.

As the global automotive industry advances toward electrification, the need for specialized technical expertise and trusted aftersales support has become progressively critical.

LG Electronics (LG) showcased its latest products and regionspecific solutions at LG InnoFest 2026 APAC, held in Busan, Korea, from April 7–10.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, announced the successful completion of Sri Lanka’s second participation at Japan IT Week Sp

Activ8 Asia was awarded Platinum Excellence in Business Process Outsourcing & Customer Experience Solutions in 2026 at City of Dreams, Cinnamon Life, Colombo, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the BPO industry and its commitment to de

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) announced the launch of its Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) - endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading (CET) at its 40th Anniversary special celebration and Annual General Meeting.

People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report to Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe recently.

The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in partnership with Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) as its technical partner, recently announced the soft launch of the AI-powered Digital Dynamic Credit Ratings (DDCR) model, a transformative initiative s

Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG, has introduced ‘Shakthi’,a dedicated fixed deposit product for women, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive finance and long-term wealth creation.

At a recent ceremony held at the Shangri-La Colombo, the Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka unveiled the official Sri Lanka Event Calendar.

The secondary market commenced the week on a subdued note, with activity largely at a standstill, leaving the yield curve broadly unchanged.