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PGC Top Line Grow by 14% during the half year ended 30th September 2018

Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC has reported its results for the 1st half of the year FY 2018-19 with Rs. 3,586 million of Revenue and Rs. 38 million of Profit After Tax as against the similar period of the previous year which was Rs.3,082 million and PAT of Rs. 154 million. At half year the Company’s…

(0)Comments | October 30, 2018 3:35 pm

Nestlé Lanka announces management change

Shivani Hegde to move to Switzerland to lead food category development for Nestlé across Asia, Oceania and Africa; Fabrice Cavallin to take over Lankan operations Nestlé Lanka has announced that its Managing Director, Shivani Hegde, will be moving to Nestlé’s global headquarters in Switzerland to lead food category development for Asia, Oceania and Africa. Nestlé’s…

(0)Comments | October 30, 2018 1:46 pm

Sri Lanka Fish Exports top Rs. 39 Bn in 2017, Ornamental Fish Exports at Rs. 2.2 Bn

In 2017, total fish and fishery export amount of Sri Lanka was reported to be 24,827 mt (Metric Tonnes) with an export value of Rs 39. 2 billion whilst Ornamental Fish exports earned Rs 2.2 billion during the same period, the latest data outlines. Latest annual review of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources…

(0)Comments | October 30, 2018 1:27 pm

Sri Lanka’s political crisis trigger major economic concerns

COLOMBO/MUMBAI (Reuters) – A decision by Sri Lanka’s president to fire the prime minister has raised doubts among global investors and credit analysts about the near-term economic health of a country already grappling with slow growth and a falling currency. Among key concerns for investors are Sri Lanka’s ability to repay its massive external debt…

(0)Comments | October 30, 2018 5:46 am

Sri Lankan rupee hits record low amid political crisis; stocks at 6-week high

Reuters – ** The Sri Lankan rupee slumped to a record low on Monday as growing political turmoil sparked buying of U.S. dollars by importers. Stocks hit a nearly six-week closing high on retail investor buying, but foreign investors exited after President Maithripala Sirisena sacked the prime minister unexpectedly and swore in the ex-president. **…

(0)Comments | October 30, 2018 5:45 am

Moody’s flags concern on Sri Lankan political turmoil

Ratings agency Moody’s has flagged concern over Sri Lanka’s policy uncertainty and future debt repayments after the shock sacking of the country’s prime minister. President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday replaced prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe with Mahinda Rajapaksa, a controversial former president, in a sudden decision that plunged the country into political turmoil. Mr Wickremesinghe disputed the…

(0)Comments | October 29, 2018 6:13 pm

Joint Chambers of Commerce appeal to ensure law & order in country

The undersigned, representing Chambers of Commerce are concerned that the current political uncertainty will result in many adverse consequences to the country, if it remains unresolved. We request the political authorities to resolve issues through the democratically established Institutions as early as possible. We appeal to the political Parties to ensure that law and order…

(0)Comments | October 29, 2018 5:09 pm

Extreme Moves: Bonds Plunge, Stocks Surge Amid Sri Lanka Turmoil

Bloomberg – Sri Lanka’s sovereign dollar bonds and the rupee plunged to record lows, while the nation’s stocks surged the most in five years, as the political turmoil sent equity and bonds investors to opposite ends of the risk spectrum. Moody’s Investors Service said the crisis would inflict lasting damage to investor confidence. Stock bulls, including…

(0)Comments | October 29, 2018 4:19 pm

Seylan Bank records Profit-After-Tax of Rs. 3.1 Billion in 3Q 2018

The Bank closed the 9 months ending 30th September 2018 with a post-tax profit of Rs. 3,138 Million, a moderate growth of 4.5 % over the corresponding period last year in the backdrop of challenging market conditions.   The Bank increased its Net Interest Income and recorded a commendable growth of 14.4% to reach Rs….

(0)Comments | October 29, 2018 2:46 pm

Stock Market Indices up by 2%

Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) both indices All Share Index (ASPI) and S&P SL20 rose by 2% today as at 1:00 p.m. during the trading hours. John Keells Holdings (JKH) contributed highest turnover so far with over Rs. 2.7 billion with over 19 million shares changing hands.  

(0)Comments | October 29, 2018 1:20 pm

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