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AIA sets new national record with 416 MDRT qualifiers, the highest ever achieved by a company in Sri Lanka

AIA Insurance Lanka is proud to announce its continued leadership in the life insurance industry, having once again secured the position of Sri Lanka’s #1 MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) Company for the second consecutive year, with the highest number of MDRT-qualified insurance professionals in the country. With an outstanding 416 MDRT qualifiers in 2026…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 4:29 pm

CB Governor Says Monetary Measures, IMF Success Make Sri Lanka Attractive to Investors

In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg today (17), Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, declared that the nation’s economy is successfully navigating global energy shocks and transitioning toward a sustained high-growth trajectory. Speaking on the sidelines of the “Invest Sri Lanka” forums currently being held in Sydney and Melbourne, Dr. Weerasinghe emphasized…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 1:45 pm

Hemas Enters East Africa, Strengthening Its International Footprint

Acquisition of Kenya’s Twiga Stationers strengthens Consumer Brands portfolio and creates platform for regional growth Hemas Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, announces its entry into East Africa through the acquisition of a majority stake in Twiga Stationers & Printers Limited, one of Kenya’s leading stationery manufacturers and the owner of well-known…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 1:40 pm

JXG Posts LKR 6.4Bn Revenue in Maiden Results Post-CSE Listing, Amid Global Headwinds

Janashakthi PLC (JXG) reported its maiden first quarter financial year 2026/27 (Q1 FY27) results, marking its first reporting period since a successful IPO on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) that was oversubscribed by 3 times. Consolidated revenue stood at LKR 6.4Bn, compared to LKR 7.2Bn in the corresponding period of the previous year, a decline…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 1:21 pm

Pan Asia Bank Crosses Rs. 350 Billion Assets as Half year Profits rises 16% to Rs. 2.5 Billion

Financial Performance Net Interest Income – 7.07 billion (+13%) Net Fee and Commission Income – 1.50 billion (+28%) Operating Profit before Taxes on Financial Services – 3.91 billion (+ 2%) Earnings per Share – 5.65 (+16%) Profitability Ratios: NIM-4.29%, ROA (Before Tax)- 78%, ROE-16.23% Balance Sheet Growth Total Assets increased by 46.02 billion (+15%) to…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 1:06 pm

FITIS Launches Digital Excellence Awards 2026: “Embracing the AI Revolution” to Propel Sri Lanka Toward a $15 Billion Digital Economy

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) has officially launched the Digital Excellence Awards 2026 under the forward-looking theme, “Embracing the AI Revolution.” The flagship initiative is designed to recognize and celebrate organizations driving digital innovation, while strategically steering the nation toward a globally competitive digital economy. The launch event brought together key…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 11:13 am

Teejay Group Strengthens Resilience as Market Conditions Soften in Q1 FY2026/27

The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 15.64 billion in the quarter ended 30th June 2026 of FY2026/27, representing a marginal 1% year-on-year decline. The muted performance was primarily driven by lower sales volumes, continued pricing pressure from key customers and subdued demand across key markets. In addition, geopolitical disruptions, including the Strait of Hormuz…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 11:05 am

Yarl Royal Palace – A Landmark Investment Transforming the Northern Skyline

Tilko Blue Ocean Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. marks a significant investment milestone with the signing of an Agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) for Yarl Royal Palace, Jaffna — a landmark development envisioned to become the tallest residential landmark in Northern Sri Lanka and establish a new benchmark for premium urban living…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 10:22 am

The Economic Confidence Index returns to negative territory

Government approval moderates as economic outlook weakens: Mood of the Nation poll In the latest July 2026 round of the Gallup-style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research, the government’s approval rating moderated to 50%, following a post-election high of 65% in the previous February 2026 round. The polling partner was Vanguard Survey…

(0)Comments | August 17, 2026 10:12 am

Dialog Consolidates 1H 2026 Performance, Contributing Rs 30.9Bn to State Revenue and Investing Rs 18.5Bn in Digital Infrastructure

1H 2026 Revenue: Rs 95.5Bn, up 9% YTD 1H 2026 EBITDA: Rs 50Bn, up 23% YTD, EBITDA Margin of 52.3% for 1H, up 6.0pp YoY 1H 2026 NPAT: Rs 19.3Bn, up >+100% YTD Taxes Paid to GoSL: Rs 30.9Bn (Rs 8.1Bn in Direct, Rs 22.8Bn Indirect) Investment in Digital Infrastructure: Rs 18.5Bn; Operating Free Cash…

(0)Comments | August 16, 2026 9:53 am

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