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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

September 8, 2026

Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

September 8, 2026

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

September 8, 2026

Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Sep 28, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Government has yet to set a firm timeline for electricity tariff reductions, with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka saying…

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Sep 28, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

GAMPAHA, September 27, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government will introduce a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy covering the next…

Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sep 28, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today, with dollar selling rates moving…

Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Sep 27, 20264 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka is targeting four million tourist arrivals and US$8 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030, as the Government…

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

Sep 27, 20264 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti attended the inaugural session of Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 in Colombo today, as…

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Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

October 26, 2026

COLOMBO, October 26, 2026 — Lanka IOC and Sinopec have increased their Octane 95 petrol prices by Rs. 20 per…

NATION

India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

September 8, 2026

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin

September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka’s debt burden measured in both debt-to-gross domestic product…

ECONOMY

In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens

September 8, 2026

GALWELA YAYA, Sri Lanka Sept 3 (Reuters) – For the…

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Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

ECONOMY

Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

NATION

Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

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Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin

In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens

BIZ BREAKING

Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

BUSINESS

Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

Hayleys Solar Launches 24/7 Operations Centre to Monitor Renewable Energy Assets

ECONOMY

Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

NATION

Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

Hambantota Port Targets Two Million TEU Capacity as Suez Return Opens New Opportunities

World

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

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