Value of the Sri Lankan Rupee vs USD continues to fall

Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) Leads High-Powered Business Delegation to Sri Lanka to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment

A high-level trade and business delegation from the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce  and Industry (SGCCI), led by President of SGCCI Ashok Jirawala, undertook an official visit  to Sri Lanka from 5 to 8 August 2026, aimed at strengthening cross-border trade linkages,  fostering industrial collaboration and expanding bilateral investment opportunities between  Sri Lanka and India.  The trade mission and its high-level engagements in Colombo were facilitated by the  Consulate General of Sri

14 Aug, 2026

Sampath Bank Partners GV Auto to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption in Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with GV Auto by Gavinro International (Pvt) Ltd., expanding access to electric vehicle ownership through exclusive financing benefits for customers. Formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Sampath Bank’s Head Office, the collaboration enables customers to enjoy a preferential interest rate with a 0.5% reduction from the Bank’s published vehicle loan rate when purchasing eligible electric vehicles from GV

18 Aug, 2026

SLT Group PAT accelerates 54.4% in H1 2026 to LKR 6.6 billion on 11.1% revenue growth

The SLT Group reported a powerful first half for 2026, with consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) rising 54.4% to LKR 6.6 billion for H1 2026 compared to LKR 4.3 billion in H1 2025, as strong demand for broadband and enterprise services offset escalating cost pressures from currency depreciation and higher fuel and utility prices. Double‑digit revenue growth and a sharp improvement in profitability at SLT PLC and Mobitel, extended the momentum established in the first quarter of 2026. Revenue gro

18 Aug, 2026