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Sunshine Holdings delivers robust performance in 1HFY24 with solid top and bottom-line growth

Consolidated revenue of Rs.28.2 billion, up13% PAT increased by 15.4% to Rs. 3.6 billion Healthcare revenue up 19.2% YoY to Rs.13.8 billion Consumer revenue up 13.2% YoY to Rs.9.7 billion Agribusiness revenue increased to Rs.4.6 billion Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) continued to demonstrate resilience amidst prevailing macro-economic conditions, reporting solid…

(0)Comments | November 13, 2023 10:29 am

Dialog’s Profitability Continues to Grow in Q3 2023

Group Revenue remained resilient recording a growth of 14% YTD albeit muted in Q3 2023 Group Net Profit After Tax reached Rs14.9Bn YTD 2023 to record a growth of 159% YTD Total Taxes Paid to GoSL 9Bn for nine months ending 30th September 2023 which included Rs6.4Bn in Direct and Rs15.5Bn in Indirect Taxes Capex…

(0)Comments | November 13, 2023 10:24 am

HNB Group records Rs 18.8 Bn in PAT for 9 months

Bank PAT of Rs 16.6 Bn Deposits cross Rs 1.5 Trillion Loans grow by Rs 34Bn in Q3 2023 to cross Rs 1 Trillion Provides over Rs 32 Bn for Impairment Maintains sound capital and liquidity levels Hatton National Bank PLC posted a profit before tax of Rs 26.3 Bn and a profit after tax…

(0)Comments | November 13, 2023 8:44 am

Nations Trust Bank PLC demonstrates a strong performance in 3Q 2023

Operating Income of LKR 34.2Bn up 24% YoY Profit Before Tax at LKR 19.4Bn, up 108% Profit After Taxes at LKR 9.4Bn, up 78% Return on Equity increased to 24.3%, Earnings Per Share improved to LKR 29.53 Liquidity Ratio at 43.49%, Tier 1 Capital Adequacy ratio at 13.95% Nations Trust Bank continued its solid financial…

(0)Comments | November 12, 2023 10:03 am

Galadari Hotels Lanka PLC Signs BOI Agreement

Galadari Hotels Lanka PLC successfully signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka as the first step towards the property’s refurbishment process. Galadari Colombo has over the years built up an enviable reputation in the hospitality industry and proudly boasts of over 39 years of exceptional service. The property will go…

(0)Comments | November 10, 2023 5:57 pm

Annual Dividends of the 5 institutions under State Ministry of Primary Industries to the Treasury

A formal presentation of the annual dividends from five esteemed institutions under the purview of the State Ministry of Primary Industries took place at the Presidential Secretariat, this morning (10). The ceremony, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, marked the remittance of a total sum of Rs. 925 million to the Treasury. Accordingly, National Gems…

(0)Comments | November 10, 2023 5:30 pm

China’s biggest lender ICBC hit by ransomware attack

Reuters – The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s (ICBC) U.S. arm was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted trades in the U.S. Treasury market on Thursday, the latest in a string of victims ransom-demanding hackers have claimed this year. ICBC Financial Services, the U.S. unit of China’s largest commercial lender by assets, said…

(0)Comments | November 10, 2023 3:59 pm

Sri Lanka: World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Financial Sector

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector. “Sri Lanka’s economic crisis highlights the need for strong safety nets to support the financial sector. Stable and reliable banking sector is essential for the economy, businesses and individuals, small businesses…

(0)Comments | November 10, 2023 12:35 pm

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation reaffirms commitment with $30 Million Loan to CDB to Support Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

DFC CEO Scott Nathan reiterates the need to support women entrepreneurs, sustainable financing, and micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  Agreement signed by CEO Nathan strengthens CDB’s status as a responsible corporate citizen. During U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan’s trip to Colombo November 7-8, he announced $30 million in DFC financing…

(0)Comments | November 10, 2023 10:38 am

Government pledges support for spice industry revival

President says addressing the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Spice Council. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, called for a comprehensive program to revive the country’s spice industry, which was once a major source of income. Speaking at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Spice Council, he urged them to prepare a proper plan…

(0)Comments | November 10, 2023 10:37 am

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