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Dipped Products 1Q Posts Rs.5.4Bn Turnover

Dipped Products PLC (DPL) posted Rs. 5.4 billion in Group Turnover during the 1Q 2016-17, compared to Rs.5.7 billion for the same period of the previous year. Group Profit before Tax (PBT) for the period was Rs. 12.5 million, fromRs. 176 million recorded for the 1Q last year. The Hand Protection segment contributed Rs. 3.21…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2016 10:15 am

DFCC delivers increased profitability in 1st half of FY 2016

DFCC recorded favourable growth in the first half of FY2016 ending 30th June 2016, with a consolidated profit after tax of LKR 1,721 million which is 16.1% over the LKR 1,482 million recorded in the comparable period ended 30th June 2015. The total assets of the Group stood at LKR 263,234 million as at 30th…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2016 10:13 am

LDB gifts 14022 entrepreneurs to the nation

Lankaputhra Development Bank is planning to introduce 14,022 entrepreneurs to the country this year as an accelerated program. Under this program Lankaputhra Development bank will introduce one entrepreneur from each Grama Niladari Division. 100 entrepreneurs were given loans and they represented the Grama Niladari divisions of the Colombo district. Entrepreneurs engaged in agriculture, industry, services,…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2016 9:54 am

Sri Lankan shares end lower; slip from more than 7-wk closing high

Reuters – Aug 8 Sri Lankan shares ended slightly weaker in dull trade on Monday, slipping from their more than seven-week closing high hit in the previous session, as investors waited for firm direction on the government’s economic policies. The benchmark Colombo stock index ended 0.16 percent, or 10.20 points weaker, at 6,506.93 on Monday….

(0)Comments | August 9, 2016 8:49 am

Inflow of funds more than outflow in Sri Lanka’s share market, says CEO

Despite the net outflow of foreign exchange registered at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in 2016 and 2015, it is a small percentage when compared against the new inflow during the earlier years, said Chief Executive Officer of the CSE, Rajeeva Bandaranayake during a recent media briefing at the CSE. “The net foreign inflow recorded…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2016 4:37 pm

After Starting Exports of Kwid and Duster to Sri Lanka From India, Renault Eyes Aftrica

French auto major Renault is looking to enhance exports from India to neighbouring countries and Africa as it seeks to make the country a manufacturing hub. “Last month we started exporting Duster and Kwid to Sri Lanka. This month we will be entering Nepal while we also prepare to enter Bhutan,” Sumit Sawhney, country CEO…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2016 3:43 pm

Envoy expects more Qataris, expats to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is banking on its growing tourism industry to entice more Qatari nationals and expatriates to visit the country’s tourist destinations, ambassador W M Karunadasa has said. “Many Qataris visit Sri Lanka but still many people do not know about the beauty of Sri Lanka and the many destinations that the country can offer…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2016 2:44 pm

President of the Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council emphasized the importance of further enhancing trade, attracting FDI to Sri Lanka

The 24th Annual General Meeting and the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held on 4th August 2016 at the Residence of the High Commissioner for Canda in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Shelley Whiting. Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council was inaugurated by…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2016 2:33 pm

Unilever expands Perfect Estate Programme

~ Inclusive value chain model strives to empower communities while delivering greater business results Continuing to expand its engagement with the country’s Estate sector, Unilever Sri Lanka launched the Unilever “Perfect Estate” programme at the Dambetenne Estate recently. Mr. Carl Cruz, the Chairman of Unilever Sri Lanka inaugurated the launch. He also ceremonially opened the…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2016 2:12 pm

Dialog Posts Strong 1H Despite 2nd Quarter Challenges

Dialog Axiata PLC announced, Monday 08th August 2016, its consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2016. Financial results included those of Dialog Axiata PLC (the “Company”) and of the Dialog Axiata Group (the “Group”) post-consolidation with subsidiaries Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Ltd (“DBN”), Dialog Television (Pvt) Ltd (“DTV”) and Digital Holdings…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2016 12:07 pm

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