Category: Business and Economy

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to play a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s economy through employment generation, regional development, entrepreneurship, and income distribution. Recognising the importance of this sector, People’s Bank further strengthened its commitment to MSME development in 2025 by expanding its MSME business volume to LKR 20.8 billion, reinforcing its…

WSO2 announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, will step down from his role as CEO with effect from June, 2026. The Board of Directors has initiated a search for a permanent CEO and has appointed WSO2’s Chief Revenue Officer Devaka Randeniya as Acting Chief Executive Officer to lead the company…

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first General Insurance (GI) company in Sri Lanka to surpass LKR 30 billion in Gross Written Premium (GWP). The landmark achievement sets a new benchmark for the industry and demonstrates SLICGL’s unmatched strength, credibility, and customer trust. In addition to this…

A 2025–2026 World Bank enterprise survey reveals Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery is a “growth mirage” where firms are increasing sales and employment, but not labor productivity. While exporters are innovating, they are underperforming domestic-facing firms, indicating a structural crisis where productivity declines as firm size increases. To drive sustainable growth, policy must shift toward improving…

Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd proudly announces the launch of “The Infinity by Groundworth”, a premium land development located in Piliyandala–Polgasowita, one of Colombo’s most rapidly expanding suburban corridors. The Infinity combines accessibility, convenience, and long-term capital appreciation within a well-planned and emerging residential landscape. It is strategically positioned for modern residential living and high-growth investment possibilities. …

Classic Travel has once again secured top honours at the Malaysia Airlines Trade Elevation Summit 2026, winning the prestigious Golden WAU Award and continuing its consecutive run of recognition at the global industry event. The awards ceremony, took place on 14th May at Shangri-La in Kota Kinabalu, recognises outstanding global trade partners that continue to…

Revenue: Rs.47.3Bn, up 9% YoY and NPAT: Rs.9.2Bn up +)100% YoYTaxes Paid to GoSL: Rs.16.0Bn (Rs.5.1Bn in Direct, Rs.10.9Bn Indirect)Investment in Digital Infrastructure: Rs.5.5Bn; Operating Free Cash Flow (OFCF): Rs.14.6Bn up +8% YoYFirst Interim Dividend: Rs.0.70 per share; Annualized Dividend Yield of 9.2% Dialog Axiata PLC announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended…

Sri Lanka’s economy reflected mixed trends across key sectors during the week ending May 15, with industrial activity showing improvement while tourism earnings and financial market indicators recorded declines, according to the latest Weekly Economic Indicators released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). In the real sector, the Central Bank said tea production…

The SME NEXUS National SME Strategy Framework 2026 was officially launched in Colombo on May 13, 2026. Held at the Grand Maitland, the initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, focuses on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through digital transformation and policy consistency. The main purpose of the initiative was to…