Industry & Analysis

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

Finance

Sri Lanka bank capital issues reach Rs. 30bn

Sri Lanka bank capital issues are set to gain momentum this week as Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and Sampath Bank PLC prepare.

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Manufacturing

BPPL acquires Ravi Industries customer base

BPPL acquires Ravi Industries customer base through a Rs. 300 million business transfer agreement, strengthening its position in Sri Lanka’s industrial manufacturing sector.

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Finance

Sri Lanka Treasury phishing fraud probed by CoPF

Sri Lanka Treasury phishing fraud came under fresh scrutiny at the Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) after lawmakers were told that three.

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Manufacturing

FTZ manufacturers push for energy reforms to strengthen export competitiveness

FTZ manufacturers push for energy reforms to strengthen export competitiveness as Sri Lanka’s export sector calls for lower industrial energy costs, faster implementation.

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Finance

Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank to list 13.25-pct debentures

Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank to list 13.25-pct debentures as part of a Rs.20 billion fundraising programme after receiving in-principle approval from the Colombo.

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Finance

Senkadagala Finance posts record Rs. 2 b Group profit

Senkadagala Finance posts record Rs. 2 b Group profit after delivering its strongest-ever financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, supported.

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Finance

People’s Leasing & Finance posts stellar FY2025/26

People’s Leasing & Finance has reported one of its strongest annual performances for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, posting significant growth.

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Finance

LCB Finance posts 55% rise in pre-tax profit

LCB Finance has reported a 55 percent increase in pre-tax profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by strong lending.

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Apparel and Fashion

Hirdaramani Apparel backs textile waste innovation

Hirdaramani Apparel has partnered with the University of Moratuwa on a three-year research initiative to transform textile waste into environmentally friendly ceiling panels,.

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Finance

Yield curve edges higher ahead of T-bond auction

Yield curve edged slightly higher in Sri Lanka’s secondary bond market as investors trimmed positions ahead of next week’s Treasury bond auction, while.

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