Economics

Aitken Spence Reports 10.4% Growth in EBITDA to Reach Rs. 8.9 Billion in 1H25

Aitken Spence PLC, a leading diversified conglomerate, announced a strong financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2025. The company recorded an impressive 10.4% growth in EBITDA, reaching Rs. 8.9 billion for the six months ending 30th September 2024. This growth excludes the impacts of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, reflecting

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Finance

NSB Reports Rs. 15 Billion PBT for 1H 2024, Surpassing Previous Year’s PAT

The National Savings Bank (NSB) has reported an impressive profit-before-tax (PBT) of Rs. 15 billion for the first half of 2024, surpassing the previous year’s profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs. 7.21 billion for the same period. NSB Chairperson Dr. Harsha Cabral commented on the strong financial performance, stating, “Our profitability in the first six months reflects

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Insurance

Sri Lanka’s Insurance Sector Sees Mixed 1Q Results Despite 7.39% GWP Growth

Sri Lanka’s insurance industry experienced mixed performance results in the first quarter, achieving a 7.39% year-on-year (YoY) growth in overall Gross Written Premium (GWP), equivalent to Rs. 5.41 billion, according to data from the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). The combined GWP for Long-Term and General Insurance Businesses rose to Rs. 78.59 billion

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Insurance

Insurance Industry GWP Rises 7.39% to Rs. 78.59 Billion in Q1 2024

The insurance industry in Sri Lanka reported a total Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 78,589 million for Long-Term and General Insurance Businesses for the period ending March 31, 2024, reflecting a 7.39% increase compared to Rs. 73,178 million in Q1 2023. This marks a premium growth of Rs. 5,411 million year-on-year. The GWP for

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Finance

Overseas Realty Reports Rs. 3.5 Billion Profit for H1 2024

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC has announced impressive financial results for the six months ending June 30, 2024. The company recorded a Group Revenue of Rs. 3,605 million and a Group Profit Before Tax of Rs. 3,519 million. The appreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) contributed to a net exchange gain of Rs. 1,134 million,

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Industry Analysis

ComBank’s Largest Debenture Oversubscribed on Opening Day, Raises Record Rs. 20 bn

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s debenture issue, the largest ever by a private bank in Sri Lanka, closed after being oversubscribed on its opening day (July 2), raising Rs. 20 billion. This milestone underscores investor confidence in the institution. Announcing the oversubscription, the bank revealed it received applications for more than three times the Rs.

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