Interest rates expected to ease in Sri Lanka
Interest rates expected to ease in Sri Lanka as the Central Bank signals continued monetary stability, with private sector credit projected to sustain
Economics
Business
Unilever unveils new Colombo Head Office
Unilever unveils new Colombo Head Office, marking a major milestone in its corporate journey in Sri Lanka as the company transitions to a
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador
Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador to strengthen bilateral trade engagement and explore new opportunities for private-sector collaboration between Sri Lanka and
Economics
Deputy Minister accuses banks of self-interest
Deputy Minister accuses banks of self-interest as concerns grow over delays in disbursing concessional loans under government-backed MSME financing schemes, raising questions about
Stock Market
Sri Lanka stocks trend up, banks push turnover
Sri Lanka stocks trend up, banks push turnover as the Colombo bourse recorded moderate gains, supported by strong banking sector activity and renewed
Energy
Sri Lanka greenlights battery storage plan
Sri Lanka greenlights battery storage plan as the government moves to strengthen grid stability and support the rapid expansion of renewable energy, particularly
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 02 Apr 2026
Sri Lanka rupee stronger, bond yields steady as currency markets showed modest gains against the US dollar while government securities remained largely unchanged,
Agriculture
Sri Lanka allows private rice imports to address shortage
Sri Lanka allows private rice imports to address shortage as authorities move to stabilize market supply and prices following forecasts of an acute
Real Estate
Sri Lanka construction activity expands in Feb 2026 PMI
Sri Lanka construction activity expands in Feb 2026 PMI, reflecting continued growth in the sector despite a slight moderation in momentum compared to
International Economic Developments
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka for talks
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka as diplomatic engagements between the two countries continue to strengthen, with high-level discussions scheduled to take