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MIFL Records Profit Before Tax of LKR 818 Million in FY 2025-26, up 193% Year-on-Year

Profit After Tax, up 228% YoY to LKR 478 Mn Disbursements up 98% YoY to LKR 57.6 Bn Gross Stage 3 ratio improves to 1.73% 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…

(0)Comments | May 14, 2026 9:06 am

Dialog Enterprise Expands Cybersecurity Leadership in Sri Lanka with AI-Powered Threat Detection Partnership with Seceon Inc

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka’s number one ICT solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Seceon Inc to strengthen its managed security services portfolio with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities. Through this collaboration, Dialog Enterprise will deploy Seceon’s aiSIEM platform to deliver next-generation Managed Detection and Response…

(0)Comments | May 13, 2026 5:26 pm

Havelock City Mall Celebrates Mother’s Day with Exclusive Retail Offers and Debut Mother & Daughter Fashion Show

Unforgettable Weekend Blends Shopping, Dining, and Fashion for Families in Colombo Havelock City Mall (HCM) wrapped up its Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend 2026 with strong results, attracting a discerning audience on 9 and 10 May. The two-day programme combined premium retail promotions, lifestyle-led activations, and the debut “Mother and Daughter” Fashion Show in a shopping…

(0)Comments | May 13, 2026 5:12 pm

The Book Studio Revolutionizes Reading with Sri Lanka’s First Automated Book Vending Machine

The Book Studio Pvt Ltd has introduced Sri Lanka’s first fully automated book vending machine, marking a significant innovation in the country’s publishing and retail landscape. Redefining how readers can discover and purchase books with instant self-service, this landmark initiative represents a strategic synergy of technology and convenience, designed to make literature more accessible to…

(0)Comments | May 13, 2026 2:24 pm

Beyond Profit: Why Purpose-Driven Brands Matter Now More Than Ever

By Rohan Somawansa, Co-Founder, Sri Lanka Brand Forum Sri Lanka is at a defining moment. For years, business success has been measured through revenue, market share, and profitability. While these remain important, today’s rapidly changing world demands something more. Consumers are more conscious, economies are more volatile, and brands are now judged not only by…

(0)Comments | May 12, 2026 4:49 pm

Seylan Tikiri and Seylan Teens Bring Awurudu Cheer to Colombagama 2026

Seylan Tikiri and Seylan Teens engaged with children at Colombagama Awurudu 2026, held at Viharamahadevi Children’s Park, through a series of interactive Awurudu-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…

(0)Comments | May 12, 2026 4:48 pm

Morison continues to raise pharma bar on quality without compromise

In a sector where shortcuts can compromise lives, Morison, formerly known as J.L. Morison Son & Jones (Ceylon) PLC, a pioneer in pharmaceutical manufacturing since 1959 and now a trusted subsidiary of Hemas Holdings, stands apart, driven by integrity and a steadfast commitment to ethical pharmaceutical manufacturing. Upendra Silva, Head of Quality & Technical, and…

(0)Comments | May 12, 2026 4:36 pm

ComBank debit card users strike it lucky in first draw of ‘Debit Card Challenge 2026’

Total of over Rs. 45 million up for grabs by more than 1000 winners by end June The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the first winners of its exciting ‘Debit Card Challenge 2026,’ with 250 debit card holders emerging victorious in the inaugural monthly draw of a promotion that is set to reward 1,000…

(0)Comments | May 12, 2026 4:01 pm

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…

(0)Comments | May 12, 2026 3:43 pm

SDB bank and Hayleys Mobility forge strategic partnership to advance sustainable mobility and private vehicle leasing

SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to expanding access to structured mobility financing while advancing its broader sustainability banking agenda. The collaboration brings together two established institutions to support customers seeking leasing solutions for private vehicles, with…

(0)Comments | May 12, 2026 3:31 pm