Sampath Bank PLC continues to further its role as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth with the โ200 Women Startups Development Programmeโ, which was launched under its flagship Sampath Saviya Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The initiative is a national-level effort aimed at identifying, nurturing, and scaling-up women-led enterprises across Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Asian Paints Causeway, the nationโs undisputed leader in the Auto Refinish sector, ushered in a new era of automotive innovation at its signature โNight of Championsโ event. Held at the prestigious ITC Ratnadeepa Hotel, the gathering brought together over 250 dealers and corporate partners, marking it as the largest andContinue Reading
Hemas Holdings PLC today announced a significant transformation drive; Project Fusion aimed at accelerating the Groupโs growth through faster decision making, greater agility, and stronger data driven capabilities. This strategic initiative will unify core processes, digitise operational systems, and enable real time insight across the organisation, strengthening Hemasโ competitiveness inContinue Reading
Seylan Bank PLC recently joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), officially strengthening its commitment to sustainability and transparent climate reporting. With this step, Seylan Bank became one of the leading financial institutions in Sri Lanka to align with an internationally recognized framework for measuring and disclosing financed greenhouseContinue Reading
UST Acquires Leading Fintech Innovator Tailwind Acquisition of key Texas and Brazil-based firm increases UST’s standing in the rapidly growing market for digital banking solutions and support services UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Texas based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its position in a dynamic sectorContinue Reading
Rocell, the pinnacle of Sri Lankan craftsmanship in surface coverings and sanitaryware, has expanded its footprint with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Concept Centre in Kandy. As the flagship brand of Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC, this new destination serves as a testament to Rocellโs unwavering commitment to design excellence.Continue Reading
Casons Taxi has officially rebranded as The Taxi Company, effective 10 January 2026, marking a new phase in the companyโs evolution with a refreshed brand identity, new logo, and an enhanced digital presence. Under the rebrand, the company confirmed that rates, billing processes, and service delivery will remain unchanged throughoutContinue Reading
Two New Division Directors Added to Support the Region Sarvesh Suri is named IFCโs Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, bringing 25 years of global investment and development expertise as well as a proven track record of fostering public-private collaborations. In making the announcement, IFC confirmed that SuriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managersโ Index for Manufacturing (PMI โ Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 60.9 in December 2025, indicating a continued expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contributed positively to this increase, mainly supported by seasonal demand, despite adverse weather-related disruptions experienced at the beginning of the month. SriContinue Reading
Reuters – U.S. stock futures slid on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until โthe U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland, pushing the dollar down on the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc. Gold and silver both jumped โto all-time highs, while oil slipped on concerns aboutContinue Reading