Sri Lanka’s largest private bank seeks to emulate its success in Bangladesh with second overseas operation The Commercial Bank has become the first Sri Lankan bank to be granted a licence by the Central Bank of Myanmar to operate a Representative Office in the South East Asian republic of more than 50 million people. “We…
Colombo bourse bounced back on Wednesday where both indices witnessed notable returns amid notable foreign activity. Core index bagged 43.85 index points or 0.61% to end at 7,274.43 while 20-scrip S&P SL index advanced by 41.79 index points or 1.04% to close at 4,066.92. Positive price increases in counters such as John Keells Holdings (closed…
The prevailing low interest rates in Sri Lanka would be long term and there are no reasons for them to increase, said the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal told AdaderanaBiz.lk that there are possibilities of reducing the interest rates further. Economic factors like the current low…
Renuka Holdings PLC’s Issue for Rs. 1.03 Bn closed on the 28th of November after being oversubscribed, attracting applications over and above the number offered under the rights. The Company offered a total of 44,517,313 ordinary voting shares at Rs. 21 each and 6,428,415 million ordinary non-voting shares at Rs. 15 in order to fund its…
The V4 industrial economy billed as the Tetra Tiger due to its high growth, has revealed for the first time that it wants to synergise Lanka’s historic FTAs to penetrate South Asia, as informed on 27 November-and it is also readying for new bilateral efforts of high capacity across the board-in Lanka’s wheat production, energy…
Volatility returned to Colombo bourse on Tuesday after two consecutive days of gains, as investors reacted to the developments in the political front. Market gained 34.09 points in the morning session but failed to maintain the positive momentum and declined sharply in the latter half. The main index lost 45.10 points (-0.62%) to end at…
Ceylon & Foreign Trades PLC has purchased the property and buildings at No. 258, Vincent Perera Mawatha in Colombo 14 for Rs. 1,015,501,066. This transaction has been made with the approval of shareholders with more than 75 per cent shares in the company.
Leading global software development company, IFS announceditspartnershipwith the University of Moratuwa to establish anIFS Endowed Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurshipat the University of Moratuwa,at a press briefing held in Colombo today.An agreement establishing thiswas signed between IFS and the University of Moratuwa in the presence of dignitaries and members of the media. The partnership marks…
Real estate in Sri Lanka has become an attractive post-war investment option attracting major foreign investment. Backed by development initiatives launched by the government and ambitious plans afoot by the private sector, its future looks promising. Foreign investors have been quick to sense this evolution with reputed multinationals such as Hong Kong’s Shangri-la, India’s Krrish…
The import duty on big onions increased from Rs. 35 to Rs. 50 with immediate effect, Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando said a short while ago.
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