Category: Business and Economy

Deloitte Sri Lanka hosted a leadership briefing for Corporate Business Leaders and Human Resource Professionals of Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) to mark the official launch of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Sector Compensation & Benefits Survey 2025 report. The first NBFI sector focused pay survey in Sri Lanka by Deloitte, highlights how companies are responding to…

LAUGFS Supermarkets, a leading retail chain in Sri Lanka, announced the opening of its 43rd outlet located in Pitipana, Homagama. This latest expansion reflects the company’s continued growth momentum and commitment to serving communities with quality products and exceptional service. The Pitipana outlet marks the third supermarket opening in the first quarter of 2026, following…

Pan Asia Bank is ushering in the festive season with an array of Avurudu promotions, offering over 250 special deals for its credit cardholders. Designed to enhance the spirit of celebration, these exclusive offers enable customers to enjoy discounts of up to 70% across a wide range of categories, making Avurudu a more rewarding and…

Cargills Food City has been named the People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year 2026 at the SLIM Kantar Awards, marking an exceptional fifth consecutive year of recognition. This achievement reinforces Cargills Food City’s position as one of the leading consumer brands in Sri Lanka and reflects its strong connection with customers across the island. Since…

Director General of the Development Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Manjula Hettiarachchi noted that forty per cent of Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in the 2026 budget to promote entrepreneurs in the country has been disbursed to beneficiaries. More than forty per cent of the loans have…

DMS Software Engineering (Pvt) Ltd (DMS) has announced the successful implementation of its flagship DMS-IMAGO platform at HSBC Sri Lanka, marking another milestone in the company’s journey as a trusted provider of enterprise-grade banking technology solutions. The implementation further reinforces DMS’ growing reputation as a fintech partner capable of delivering scalable, future-ready infrastructure to global…

In a key leadership appointment within the professional services sector, Suren Rajakarier has stepped into the role of Managing Partner of KPMG Sri Lanka and its Maldives practice, effective April 1. A respected figure in the accounting and audit profession, Rajakarier steps into the role following an illustrious career spanning over 38 years. He previously served as…

Seylan Bank has unveiled a range of seasonal offers for Seylan Credit and Debit Cardholders this Avurudu season, partnering with over 300 merchants across Sri Lanka to deliver discounts, flexible payment plans and lifestyle experiences during one of the country’s most celebrated festive periods. Positioned as the ‘Essential Card for heartfelt essentials,’ Seylan Cards aims…

The CINEC Campus, Malabe has announced ‘CINEC Campus Open Week’ as an awareness programme regarding higher  education opportunities available to students after their Advanced Level (A/L) results. This programme is scheduled to take place from April 4-11, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the CINEC Campus premises Malabe. The event is chaired by Senior Prof. Sampath…

SDB bank marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a series of initiatives organised focused on employee wellbeing, reflecting its broader commitment to supporting women at multiple levels of society. The programme was designed to create a meaningful impact among employees, female entrepreneurs and the public, while also increasing the Bank’s visibility. As part of its…