Business

COYLE Leadership Forum 2024: Empowering Future Business Leaders in Sri Lanka

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) held its flagship 2024 Leadership Forum at the Shangri-La Colombo, gathering thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to chart a path for the future of business in Sri Lanka. This dynamic event was designed to inspire and equip the next generation of trailblazers in entrepreneurship and business innovation. The

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Finance

JKH Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion EBITDA but Suffers Rs. 868 Million Loss in 1Q FY25

Top blue-chip company John Keells Holdings Plc (JKH) reported an EBITDA of Rs. 7.7 billion for the first quarter of FY25, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year. The bottom line, however, showed a net loss of Rs. 868 million. The Group’s EBITDA included significant pre-opening costs related to the ramp-up for the opening

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Industry Analysis

Thilak Piyadigama Appointed Chairman of WEBXPAY

WEBXPAY has announced the appointment of Thilak Piyadigama as its new Executive Chairman, marking a significant step forward in enhancing digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka. With over 30 years of expertise in banking and technology, Piyadigama brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Piyadigama is set to lead WEBXPAY into an era

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Industry Analysis

Nations Trust Bank to Raise Rs. 10 Billion Through Debentures

Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced plans to raise Rs. 10 billion via a listed debenture issue. The Board has resolved to issue 50 million Unlisted, Rated, Unsecured, Senior, Redeemable Debentures of Rs. 100 each, amounting to Rs. 5 billion, with an option to issue a further 30 million debentures and an additional 20 million

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