Food importers warn 10-20% price rise ahead of festive season
Food importers warn 10-20% price rise ahead of festive season as industry stakeholders seek to reassure consumers that essential supplies will remain uninterrupted
Economics
Business
LAUGFS Gas announces new Board appointments
LAUGFS Gas announces new Board appointments as the company moves to reinforce its leadership structure with the inclusion of three experienced professionals, signalling
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties
Sri Lanka, Australia to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties was the focus of high-level discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat, highlighting renewed efforts to
Economics
Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 faces SC challenge
Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026 has come under constitutional scrutiny as a tax expert files a petition before the Supreme Court, raising concerns
Business
Lee Hedges to acquire full stake in Lanka Realty Developments
Lee Hedges to acquire full stake in Lanka Realty Developments marks a significant move in Sri Lanka’s property sector, with the listed company
Uncategorized
Sri Lanka stocks trend down in midday trade, similar to regional markets
Sri Lanka stocks trend down in midday trade, similar to regional markets as investor sentiment weakened on Monday, tracking declines across Asian equities
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 23 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady in Monday’s market activity, reflecting continued pressure on the currency alongside relatively stable conditions in the
Energy
Windforce gets 10 MW/40 MWh BESS project in Panadura
Windforce gets 10 MW/40 MWh BESS project in Panadura as Sri Lanka continues to expand its energy storage capacity to support grid stability
Government Regulations
Dimuth Atapattu appointed DG of Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority
Dimuth Atapattu appointed DG of Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s regulatory framework for personal data
Entrepreneurship
CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership
CDB champions women entrepreneurs through CAN Market partnership as part of a broader push to promote inclusive growth and sustainable business practices, aligning