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CSE Closes in Red as Hemas, LOLC Holdings and Cargills Weigh on Market Sentiment

Oct 13, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower as selling pressure on heavyweight counters, including Hemas Holdings, LOLC Holdings and Cargills, dragged…

Sri Lanka to Provide Rs. 6,000 Stationery Allowance to 1.5 Million Students in 2027

Oct 13, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — The Government has approved the continuation of its school stationery assistance programme for 2027, providing Rs. 6,000 each to 1.5…

US Hopes Russian Diesel Deal Will Help Bring Moscow Back to Ukraine Peace Talks

Oct 13, 20261 month ago 7 min read

WASHINGTON, October 13, 2026 — The Trump administration is seeking to use a controversial deal allowing Russian diesel exports to encourage Moscow to resume negotiations…

FCCISL and Department of Commerce Step Up Coordination to Drive Sri Lanka’s US$36 Billion Export Target

Oct 12, 20261 month ago 6 min read

Department of Commerce consultation with trade chambers and industry associations COLOMBO, October 12, 2026 — The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri…

Sungrow Commissions Sri Lanka’s 10 MW/40 MWh Battery Storage Project in Galle

Oct 12, 20261 month ago 5 min read

GALLE, October 12, 2026 — Global renewable energy technology supplier Sungrow has commissioned a 10 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by WKV…

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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

November 13, 2026

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget estimates total government revenue and grants at Rs. 6,180 billion, with…

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Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

November 11, 2026

COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship…

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ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 10, 2026

COLOMBO, November 10, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded…

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CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

November 10, 2026

COLOMBO, November 10, 2026 — The Central Bank of Sri…

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Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

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LAUGFS Gas Says Rs. 1,775 Price Increase Reflects Higher Import and Financing Costs

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Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

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NCE to Hold Budget 2027 Forum for Exporters and Business Community on November 19

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