Industry & Analysis

Examining specific industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, including trends, challenges, and opportunities within each sector.

Finance

Sampath Bank Reports Rs 16.6 Bn Profit in H1 2026

Sampath Bank reported a Profit After Tax of Rs 16.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, marking a 13% year-on-year.

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Finance

NDB Bank Partners With University of Moratuwa

NDB Bank has partnered with the University of Moratuwa’s Faculty of Business to strengthen links between academia and industry while helping prepare Sri.

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Finance

Sampath Bank Upgrades Lady Ridgeway Hospital

Sampath Bank has supported a series of upgrades at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, strengthening facilities at Sri Lanka’s largest free paediatric hospital.

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Manufacturing

Tropikal Life’s Coconut Water Facility Goes Carbon Neutral

Tropikal Life’s Coconut Water facility in Seeduwa has received Carbon Neutral Certification, marking a significant environmental milestone for the company and strengthening its.

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Manufacturing

Hela Apparel Files for Liquidation in Sri Lanka

Hela Apparel has initiated court proceedings to wind up the company and two of its principal subsidiaries, marking the end of one of.

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Manufacturing

Expo Commodities Global Expands Organic Spice Processing

Expo Commodities Global has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka with the launch of a dedicated organic spice processing facility in Colombo, reinforcing.

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Manufacturing

EDB, Bogala Graphite discuss industry barriers

EDB, Bogala Graphite discuss industry barriers as Sri Lanka steps up efforts to strengthen its globally recognised graphite sector and expand export opportunities.

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Apparel and Fashion

External sector: Sri Lankan apparel faces GSP+ test

External sector: Sri Lankan apparel faces GSP+ test as the country’s largest export industry prepares for a crucial reapplication to the European Union’s.

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Manufacturing

Local confectioners brace for bitter tariff squeeze

Local confectioners brace for bitter tariff squeeze as Sri Lanka’s planned tariff reforms raise concerns among domestic manufacturers that lower duties on imported.

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Manufacturing

CEAT Kelani Celebrates Top Dealers at Excellence Awards

CEAT Kelani recognised the achievements of its nationwide dealer network at the Partner Excellence Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding performance and reaffirming its commitment.

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