The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a massive rally for the second consecutive day, driven by substantial gains across key market indices.

JAT Holdings PLC recorded Group revenue of LKR 7.01 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, representing a 36% year-on-year increase, supported by growth across its local businesses and a higher contribution from international operations.

The Inland Revenue Department has officially announced a deferral of the mandatory Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate submission requirement, pushing the effective deadline to April 1, 2027.

The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Police, has launched a public awareness campaign to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and encourage prevention of cybercrime among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the wider public.

The Emirates Group today announced its half-year financial results, posting a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) for the first six months of 2026-27, a remarkable performance against the disruption and high fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has stated that tax revenue is the primary source of funding required to maintain essential government services, education, healthcare, development activities and infrastructure facilities.