Category: Business and Economy

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has stepped up efforts to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, aiming to deliver seamless digital payment experiences for Indian tourists while supporting the island’s growing digital economy. UPI, India’s real-time payment system, processes over…

Melsta Hospitals – a reputed healthcare provider serving the Colombo and Gampaha districts and a fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC – has entered into a transformative partnership with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) to provide enhanced medical benefits to beneficiaries of the Agrahara insurance scheme. This collaboration is a significant stride toward bridging…

As the punyakalaya approaches and the sound of the koha fills the air, Cargills Bank is back with its promise of unprecedented savings, adding even more joy and financial flexibility to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. True to its ethos, the bank is making this Avurudu a truly memorable one for all its…

Be Dapper, the contemporary men’s fashion destination known for its distinctive streetwear identity and curated international brands, has reopened its refurbished store in Dehiwala. The transformation establishes the outlet as one of the largest men’s fashion store and collection in the Dehiwala area, marking an important milestone in the brand’s evolution. The newly redesigned store…

DIMO and MTU continue to strengthen their long-standing partnership of over three decades in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, delivering advanced propulsion and power solutions across marine, railway, power generation, and critical infrastructure sectors. The collaboration, which has over 400 MTU systems in operation throughout the region, is essential to support transportation, industrial applications, and…

NOLIMIT, a leading fashion retail chain, has further expanded its islandwide footprint with the opening of its 29th store marking another significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing growth journey. The new outlet is located at G-3, Udeshi City Shopping Complex on Makola Road, Kiribathgoda,. Strategically positioned in one of the most dynamic suburban retail hubsin…

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, successfully conducted a Training Programme on Branding and Digital Marketing for women entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura, with the participation of over 50 women led businesses The programme was organized under EDB’s Export oriented Women Entrepreneurship Development in Regions initiative, aiming to strengthen the…

Cenmetrix recently achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the world’s most widely recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). This significant milestone reflects the company’s strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement and operational excellence across its technology solutions and services. Following the successful completion of all certification requirements and full conformity with ISO 9001:2015 standards, the…

Aberdeen Holdings marks its 30th anniversary, reflecting on a journey shaped not only by growth and diversification but also by the people who have stood behind the organisation for three decades. While scale and longevity are notable achievements, Aberdeen’s leadership emphasises that the Group’s real strength lies in continuity – in the individuals whose long-term…