Seylan Tikiri and Seylan Teens bring Avurudu Cheer to Colombagama
Seylan Tikiri and Seylan Teens engaged with children at Colombagama Avurudu 2026, held at Viharamahadevi Children’s Park, through a series of interactive Avurudu-themed games and activities. Organised for the fourth consecutive year by Dialog A Plus Kids Channel and Channel One, the event saw Seylan Bank as a co-sponsor, presenting branded gifts to winners while creating a lively and…
MIFL records LKR 818 Mn PBT in FY 2025-26, up 193% YoY
Mahindra Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL) reported its strongest ever financial performance in the year ended 31 March 2026, recording significant growth across profitability, lending volumes, and operational efficiency. The company posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 818 million, reflecting a 193% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase, while Profit After Tax (PAT) rose to LKR 478…
Emirates back in Colombo on May 19-20 to recruit skilled aircraft technicians
Emirates, the world’s largest international and most profitable airline, is scouting for top-tier aircraft engineering and technical talent worldwide. The airline’s next official stop is Sri Lanka, where it is hosting roadshows in Colombo on May 19-20. Experienced technicians may attend the Colombo session, where Emirates’ recruiters will outline details of the role, remuneration, benefits…
HNB Life records 54% GWP Growth in Q1 2026
HNB Life PLC reported a strong start to the year for the three months ended 31 March 2026, continuing its growth trajectory following its recent rebranding and reinforcing its position as a leading life insurer in Sri Lanka. The Company recorded Life Gross Written Premium of Rs. 7.01 Bn for the period, reflecting a strong…
Country to move towards innovation-driven, high-value-added exports
The establishment of the Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Business Council will enhance bilateral relations, fostering partnerships beyond trade driven by shared ambitions, Export Development Board Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe told the Viet Nam Sri Lanka Business forum held in Colombo on Friday (8). Sri Lanka stands ready to work hand-in-hand with Viet Nam to build a partnership that goes…
Suzuki வாகனங்களுக்கான நீடிக்கப்பட்ட உத்தரவாதத்தை இணைந்து அறிமுகப்படுத்தும் AMW மற்றும் Orient Insurance
இலங்கையில் Suzuki வாகனங்களுக்கான நீடிக்கப்பட்ட உத்தரவாதத் திட்டத்தை (Extended Warranty Programme) அறிமுகப்படுத்துவதன் மூலம் வாடிக்கையாளர்களுக்கான விற்பனைக்குப் பின்னரான சேவையின் மதிப்பை மேம்படுத்த Orient Insurance நிறுவனத்துடன் மூலோபாய ரீதியான கூட்டாண்மையில் அசோசியேட்டட் மோட்டார்வேஸ் (பிரைவேட்) லிமிடெட் (AMW) நிறுவனம் இணைந்துள்ளது. ஒரு புரிந்துணர்வு ஒப்பந்தத்தின் மூலம் உத்தியோகபூர்வமாக அறிமுகப்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ள இந்த ஒத்துழைப்புத் திட்டமானது, AMW ஊடாக Suzuki வாகனங்களை கொள்வனவு செய்யும் வாடிக்கையாளர்கள் மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட உத்தரவாதச் சலுகையைப் பெற வழிவகுக்கிறது. 2026 மே 01 ஆம்…
ShowLab Studio pioneer’s new era of live event production in Sri Lanka
ShowLab Studio is set to take Sri Lanka’s entertainment and show industry into a new era defined by precision, integration, and global production standards, with the country’s first purpose-built previsualisation, lighting programming, and show integration facility. Developed in collaboration with Bling Productions, Eyeon Digital Motion and D4, ShowLab Studio introduces a new way of building…
Fintrex Finance and APTS Mark GO-LIVE of Nimble Core Banking System Powered by Craft Silicon
A remarkable milestone in digital transformation has been achieved with the successful implementation and Go-Live of a new Core Banking System for Fintrex Finance, led by APTS as the local implementation partner. This achievement marks the beginning of a new platform for innovative, agile, and efficient financial services. Branded as Nimble, and powered in collaboration…
Export sector to benefit from lower input costs- World Bank
The ongoing and planned trade reforms, including the gradual removal of para-tariffs, could improve competitiveness and increase household consumption by around 3.1%, with stronger gains for lower-income households, the World Bank’s April 2026 South Asia Economic Update release on Friday(8) said. The planned import duty cuts would be steepest among the emerging export industries of…
Proposal to establish ‘Gem Bank’ to make Lanka richest country in world
A special proposal has been submitted to make Sri Lanka the richest country in the world, based on the gem resources it possesses. The Chairman of the All Ceylon Gem Miners and Dealers Association, Dr. Thilakasiri Vitarana, has submitted this proposal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently. The main point of this proposal is to…