Fitch assigns ‘A(lka)’ rating to Sampath Bank debentures
Fitch Ratings has given Sampath Bank's proposed Rs. 10 billion Basel III subordinated debentures a final national rating of 'A(lka)'.
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IRD sets 30 November deadline for income tax returns
The Inland Revenue Department has reminded taxpayers to file returns for the 2025/2026 Year of Assessment by 30 November 2026.
EU and Sri Lanka discuss Trincomalee green energy hub
A European Union delegation and Ports, Aviation and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka discussed a proposed green energy hub at Trincomalee Port.
Indian business delegation meets Deputy Minister Abeysinghe
A Confederation of Indian Industry delegation met Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe in Colombo to discuss investment and industrial cooperation.
President outlines private role in ports and power grid
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told an investment summit in Colombo that private firms will build power lines and invest in the East…
Sri Lanka Customs meets 2026 revenue target by 13 October
Sri Lanka Customs collected Rs. 2,208 billion by 13 October, passing its Rs. 2,207 billion target for 2026 with over two months…
Sri Lanka’s exports pass US$9 billion in first half of 2026
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka's total exports passed US$9 billion in the first half of 2026 and set out digital…
BYD launches RACCO mini car in Sri Lanka
BYD and its Sri Lankan distributor John Keells CG Auto have launched the RACCO, with Sri Lanka the first market outside Japan…
Rupee eases slightly against US dollar at commercial banks
The US dollar selling rate at Sri Lankan commercial banks stood between Rs. 335 and Rs. 336 on Wednesday, slightly higher than…
Ceylon Chamber’s Economic and Investment Summit draws 800 delegates
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce opened its two-day Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Colombo with over 800 delegates, including…