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Budget 2027 must turn fiscal discipline into long term growth path

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:26

The money goes around: Does the Budget bring it back to the people?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s lost decade: A decade of diverging household incomes

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:24

Taxed at the till: why the Government must keep its word

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

Colombo under water: Is drainage system ready for challenges of a changing climate?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:21

Budgeting for a better Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:20

Budget 2027: Beyond promises to real progress

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:40

Budget 2027: Will Sri Lanka remain a tea plantation economy or become global capital of tea?

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:10

Beyond Budget surpluses: Making public expenditure work for Sri Lanka’s external sector

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

Sri Lankan University Rankings: The free fall (Part 2)

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

State and your hard-earned money: Moral contract AKD cannot afford to ignore

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:13

Rooftop solar: A national asset or a burden on national electricity grid?

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:55

Sri Lankan University Rankings: The free fall (Part 1)

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:45

One voice, million hearts: Myriad reflections of a maestro

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:37

David C. Sanders: Master educator, visionary leader, and true friend of Sri Lanka

Monday, 9 November 2026 03:29

Unlocking the Indian Ocean: Why Sri Lanka must pivot from a “parking lot” to global commodity hub

Monday, 9 November 2026 00:30

Is AKD running faster than the winds that buffet him?

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:10

Taxation, fairness and the public purse

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Monk, UNP and Eightfold Path

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The new age of ecologically empathetic design

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

CoPF Chair lauds Govt. reforms as CBSL Chief holds Parliament responsible for growth

Sri Lanka’s ability to move beyond its current growth potential will depend less on monetary policy and more on Parliament’s willingness to drive ..

Cabinet approves $ 200 m ADB financing for MSME financial sector development

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved entering into financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure $ 200 million for a sector de ..

ADB approves $ 98 m loan to advance digital transformation in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to build an inclusive, secure, and ..

No electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026: PUCSL

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:21

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced that it has decided to maintain existing electricity tariffs for the final qu ..

Budget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenue

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:53

The Government’s Budget recorded a surplus of Rs. 22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a deficit of Rs. 441.4 billion a year ear ..

Govt. to cut detention period to 48 hours, withdraw key clauses in Organised Crimes Bill

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:51

The Government has agreed to reduce the maximum detention period under the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill from 72 to 48 hours and withdr ..

CoPF calls for independent fuel pricing regulator

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:50

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for an independent regulatory mechanism to ensure transparency in fuel pricing and fai ..

Banking sector credit-to-deposit ratio tops 70% for first time in three years

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:49

Sri Lanka’s banking sector Credit-to-Deposit Ratio (CDR) has exceeded 70% for the first time in three years, reaching 74.0% by end June 2026 and sur ..

President sends expectations sky-high ahead of Thursday’s Budget

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:44

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised expectations of fresh tax relief in Thursday’s Budget, saying the Government expects to lift the Pay A ..

Lanka Realty Investments bolsters future growth with two top British experts on Board

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:40

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) has announced the appointment of two top British personalities to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors ..

Official reserves top $ 7 b in Oct., CBSL ups dollar buying with $ 191 m

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:39

Official reserve assets topped the $ 7 billion mark at end-October, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed, as the monetary authority increased ..

Record workers’ remittances in Oct., first 10 months

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:38

Workers’ remittances surged to a record high in October, driving one of the strongest 10-month performances in the country’s history, despite heig ..

Govt. to reapply for GSP+ under EU’s new 10-year framework

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Finance Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament that the Government will reapply for trade concessions under the European Union’s ..

Export-oriented manufacturers eligible for TIEP tax concessions: Govt.

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Export-oriented manufacturers can obtain tax concessions on imported raw materials and machinery under the Temporary Importation for Export Processing ..

ADB extends $ 100 m Budget support for water reforms

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Government yesterday signed a $ 100 million policy-based loan with the Asian Development Bank to fund the second phase of a water sector reform pr ..

Shanakiyan questions Rs. 41 b fuel subsidy as CPC books Rs. 29.2 b profit

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday questioned in Parliament whether the Rs. 41 billion in Treasury fuel subsidies ..

CBSL clarifies ruling on EY Partners who audited NDB Bank

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued the following statement clarifying its recent directive to the auditors of NDB Bank. “Followi ..

CIC Holdings’ 1H PAT up 16.7% to Rs. 3.79 b

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:22

Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC yesterday said it reported a consolidated revenue of Rs. 42.91 billion for the first half of the financial y ..

Cabinet awards Rs. 9.1 b road contracts for highway upgrades, Ditwah recovery

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved four road development and rehabilitation contracts worth Rs. 9.1 billion, covering national highway improvements ..

Shanghai Power Transmission and Distribution to power transmission network

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:52

The National Transmission Network Service Provider Ltd., (NTNSP) and Shanghai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Engineering Co., Ltd., part ..

HNB and IFC partner to advance supply chain finance and strengthen risk management

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:51

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) yesterday announced a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Ban ..

Tourist arrivals exceed 1.9 m

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:50

SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of November, but remained b ..

Accor marks new milestone with the arrival of Pullman Colombo Downtown; Pullman Bentota Resort and Spa

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

Pullman, the Accor brand built around exchange, marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka with an exclusive gathering at Vistas Rooftop Bar, Pullman Colom ..

Key insights to Budget 2027 at Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA forum on Friday

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:42

Key expert insights into Budget 2027 will be a big attraction for the Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association’s annual forum on Friday, 1 ..

JAAF welcomes Govt.’s stance on securing long-term access to EU market

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:39

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said it appreciates the Government’s commitment to submitting a fresh application for the EU’ ..

Private credit rebounds in Sept., but growth slows a third month

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:38

Private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking system rebounded in September from August’s four-month low, though annual growth slowed for a th ..

Nearly 550 Polish tourists arrive on first winter charters

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

Nearly 550 tourists from Poland arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday aboard three special charter flights operated by Polish airline Enter Air at the Bandar ..

Govt. to hold national trade union conference today

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Government will hold a National Trade Union Conference today (7) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..

CSE extends rally to four-sessions, up 5.44% during week

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday recovered from a sharp early trading slide to close on the up and extend a rally into a fourth session. During the ..

CPC rules out fuel shortage

Saturday, 7 November 2026 00:00

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation yesterday said there is no fuel shortage, after private distributors cut volumes and queues formed in areas without a ..

No additional burden: Govt. explains recent tax measures

Friday, 6 November 2026 00:36

The Government has not added to the public’s tax burden and has instead moved to correct flaws in an unfair tax structure, Deputy Finance Minister D ..

Cabinet approves $ 200 m ADB financing for MSME financial sector development

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved entering into financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure $ 200 million for a sector de ..

CBSL clarifies ruling on EY Partners who audited NDB Bank

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued the following statement clarifying its recent directive to the auditors of NDB Bank. “Followi ..

ADB approves $ 98 m loan to advance digital transformation in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to build an inclusive, secure, and ..

CIC Holdings’ 1H PAT up 16.7% to Rs. 3.79 b

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:22

Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC yesterday said it reported a consolidated revenue of Rs. 42.91 billion for the first half of the financial y ..

No electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026: PUCSL

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:21

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced that it has decided to maintain existing electricity tariffs for the final qu ..

Cabinet awards Rs. 9.1 b road contracts for highway upgrades, Ditwah recovery

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved four road development and rehabilitation contracts worth Rs. 9.1 billion, covering national highway improvements ..

Budget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenue

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:53

The Government’s Budget recorded a surplus of Rs. 22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a deficit of Rs. 441.4 billion a year ear ..

Shanghai Power Transmission and Distribution to power transmission network

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:52

The National Transmission Network Service Provider Ltd., (NTNSP) and Shanghai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Engineering Co., Ltd., part ..

Govt. to cut detention period to 48 hours, withdraw key clauses in Organised Crimes Bill

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:51

The Government has agreed to reduce the maximum detention period under the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill from 72 to 48 hours and withdr ..

HNB and IFC partner to advance supply chain finance and strengthen risk management

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:51

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) yesterday announced a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Ban ..

CoPF calls for independent fuel pricing regulator

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:50

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for an independent regulatory mechanism to ensure transparency in fuel pricing and fai ..

Tourist arrivals exceed 1.9 m

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:50

SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of November, but remained b ..

Banking sector credit-to-deposit ratio tops 70% for first time in three years

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:49

Sri Lanka’s banking sector Credit-to-Deposit Ratio (CDR) has exceeded 70% for the first time in three years, reaching 74.0% by end June 2026 and sur ..

Accor marks new milestone with the arrival of Pullman Colombo Downtown; Pullman Bentota Resort and Spa

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

Pullman, the Accor brand built around exchange, marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka with an exclusive gathering at Vistas Rooftop Bar, Pullman Colom ..

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Saturday, 7 November 2026 13:49

EU to provide €10 million grant for sustainable trade project in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 15:49

2,819 trainee nurses appointed to Sri Lankan health service

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 15:09

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Budget 2027 must turn fiscal discipline into long term growth path

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:26

Introduction On 12 November the President, Finance Minister, will present the 2027 Budget to a Parliament. The public that have grown used to fiscal ..

The money goes around: Does the Budget bring it back to the people?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s lost decade: A decade of diverging household incomes

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:24

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One wish for Budget 2027

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:00

We don’t expect any Budget to solve a country’s problems. Resources are finite and wants are not, so economics is the business of choosing. Our wi ..

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Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

An overdue reckoning with nature

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:23

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Monday, 2 November 2026 04:43

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Neil Marine Sports and Leisure launches Hidea outboard motors in Sri Lanka

EFC launches publication on ‘Collective Bargaining and Agreements in Sri Lanka’

Ravi K appeals to HSBC to consider winding down HDPL in Sri Lanka

Govt. to sign MoU with India to secure 100 new 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulances

New railway bridge across Mahaweli river with Indian loan grant scheme

Veteran banker Bhanu Wijayaratne becomes OPA President-Elect for 2026/27

Sathuta Builders’ gets Rs. 1.73 b contract for Kelaniya University building

India–Sri Lanka economic ties spotlights inaugural Colombo Port City Investor Forum in India

Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep highlights trade and investment opportunities

WCIC IGNITE 2026 empowers 100 young women to lead Sri Lanka’s next wave of entrepreneurship

SLID and Life Insurance Corporation to host CEO and Chairpersons Forum

Citrus Leisure extends Lotus Tower management deal to June 2027

CT Holdings reaffirms long-term confidence in Group and Sri Lankan economy

Chinese Embassy upbeat about passenger drone flights in SL

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Global Brands Awards and ‘Global Business Forum’ at Temple Trees

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Dialog Pay wins Gold for Best Digital Payments Innovation at Sri Lanka FinTech Awards 2026

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Budget 2027 must turn fiscal discipline into long term growth path

The money goes around: Does the Budget bring it back to the people?

Sri Lanka’s lost decade: A decade of diverging household incomes

Taxed at the till: why the Government must keep its word

Colombo under water: Is drainage system ready for challenges of a changing climate?

Budgeting for a better Sri Lanka

Budget 2027: Beyond promises to real progress

Budget 2027: Will Sri Lanka remain a tea plantation economy or become global capital of tea?

Beyond Budget surpluses: Making public expenditure work for Sri Lanka’s external sector

Sri Lankan University Rankings: The free fall (Part 2)

State and your hard-earned money: Moral contract AKD cannot afford to ignore

Rooftop solar: A national asset or a burden on national electricity grid?

Sri Lankan University Rankings: The free fall (Part 1)

One voice, million hearts: Myriad reflections of a maestro

David C. Sanders: Master educator, visionary leader, and true friend of Sri Lanka

Unlocking the Indian Ocean: Why Sri Lanka must pivot from a “parking lot” to global commodity hub

Is AKD running faster than the winds that buffet him?

Taxation, fairness and the public purse

The Monk, UNP and Eightfold Path

The new age of ecologically empathetic design

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Shanghai Power Transmission and Distribution to power transmission network

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New railway bridge across Mahaweli river with Indian loan grant scheme

Veteran banker Bhanu Wijayaratne becomes OPA President-Elect for 2026/27

Sathuta Builders’ gets Rs. 1.73 b contract for Kelaniya University building

India–Sri Lanka economic ties spotlights inaugural Colombo Port City Investor Forum in India

Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep highlights trade and investment opportunities

WCIC IGNITE 2026 empowers 100 young women to lead Sri Lanka’s next wave of entrepreneurship

SLID and Life Insurance Corporation to host CEO and Chairpersons Forum

Citrus Leisure extends Lotus Tower management deal to June 2027

CT Holdings reaffirms long-term confidence in Group and Sri Lankan economy

Chinese Embassy upbeat about passenger drone flights in SL

Sri Lanka to take high-tech industries and SMEs global in partnership with German biz

Blue Yonder’s cognitive solutions to power future of Sri Lankan retail

SENOK celebrates 47 years of enterprise, innovation and nation building

Global Brands Awards and ‘Global Business Forum’ at Temple Trees

Venkadeshwara Agro unveils Board to drive next phase of growth

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