Today’s headlines from Sri Lankan news sites, and what Pitu.lk’s own writers have to say.
Bringing the total of bills sold in the week to 68.901 billion rupees.
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்"The substantial rise in the poverty line highlights the importance of accounting for changes in the cost of living
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்The slide in oil prices after the Democrats’ sweep of the US Congress and a hung parliament in Israel is set to trim Sri Lanka’s fuel import bill and ease pressure on the rupee and interest rates, provided progress towards reopening the
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்John Keells Holdings (JKH) believes the variable rent component from the City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino could become payable starting next year, as earnings from the integrated resort’s rental and other components more than
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்Sri Lanka has been named ‘Luxury Food Destination of the Year’ at the Travel & Taste Awards 2026 in the United Kingdom, with judges citing the wave of new boutique hotel groups redefining luxury on the island among the reasons,
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்People’s Leasing & Finance PLC and Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) have been lifted two notches to ‘AA-(lka)’, while CBC Finance PLC moved a notch higher to ‘A+(lka)’, as last week’s upgrades of their
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்JAT Holdings PLC grew Group revenue 36.0 percent to Rs. 7,007.1 million in the six months to 30 September 2026, as foreign revenue more than doubled.
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has been revised two notches higher to ‘AA+(lka)’ from ‘AA-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook, as the recalibration of Sri Lanka’s national rating scale lifted the telecom operator, whose rating remains tied to the
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்Secondary market sentiment turned decisively bullish yesterday, supported by the continued moderation in oil prices and an improvement in global risk appetite following the US midterm elections.
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.4bn.
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) is urging the government to take decisive action in the upcoming national budget to abolish the 15 percent depreciation concession granted on used vehicle imports, in order to
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்Asia Asset Finance PLC (AAF), a subsidiary of Muthoot Finance Limited and a member of the Muthoot Group, recorded a 110 percent year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 838.5 million for the six months ended 30
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, marked the completion of its restoration initiative at Divisional Hospital, Kothmale, gifting the hospital a fully equipped Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU). Featuring
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்We often look to global markets for inspiration, while there is so much being created here that our own industry can learn from.
Daily Mirror Business இல் படிக்கவும்The Department of Census and Statistics reported that nominal average monthly household expenditure surged 84.1 percent
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, Carson Cumberbatch, and Hatton National Bank
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and Al-Futtaim Logistics have discussed opportunities to expand their existing business relationship, against a backdrop of Middle East shipping disruption that has highlighted Hambantota’s role as an alternative tran...
Lanka Business Online இல் படிக்கவும்Top-line performance was led by the Hospitals sector
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்Stocks were down
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்The group posted basic earnings per share of Rs. 11.80 for the September quarter
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்Poverty has reversed a decade of decline and real household incomes have fallen below their 2019 level, according to preliminary official data that underline how far price growth has outrun earnings. The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) put the povert...
Daily FT இல் படிக்கவும்Hemas Holdings PLC delivered a strong second quarter, with revenue growing 17.0% YoY to Rs. 37.8 Bn in Q2 FY27 as all four sectors recorded growth, led by Hospitals (+19.3%) and Consumer Brands (+18.3%). EBITDA rebounded to Rs. 4.5 Bn, up 10.5% YoY and nearly...
Lanka Business Online இல் படிக்கவும்Lawmakers warn bills systematically dismantle civil liberties, target the press, and establish overreaching surveillance
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்Bond yields dropped drastically, dealers said.
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்“The upward trend that began yesterday, following the US midterm elections and the Democratic Party's victory, continued
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்Cards are designed to meet the evolving financial and lifestyle needs of professional managers,
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்The emergency procurement will be executed on a government-to-government basis through BlueBird Aero Systems,
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்AI replacement risk challenges BPOs’ traditional revenue model, which is based on the outsourcing of non-core, repetitiv
EconomyNext இல் படிக்கவும்From Left: Chirath Samarasekara, Head of Card Centre, Sampath Bank; Buddhika Amunugama, Director of Account Management, Mastercard; Mahesha Amarasuriya, Country Manager, Sri Lanka, Mastercard; Darshin Pathinayake, Chief Business Intelligence Officer, Sampath B...
Lanka Business Online இல் படிக்கவும்Alongside permit reforms, the government is revising how passenger bus fares are calculated.
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