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CSE Snaps Six-Session Losing Streak as Buying Interest Improves

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange snapped a six-session losing streak on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing higher as buying interest…

India Approves $19 Billion Programme to Expand Renewable Energy Grid

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

NEW DELHI, October 2, 2026 — India’s Cabinet has approved a Rs. 1.86 trillion (US$19.42 billion) investment programme to strengthen the country’s power transmission network…

Fuel Subsidy, Vehicle Import Surcharge Shield Economy from Stronger Inflation Pressure – CBSL Governor

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s fuel subsidy and higher taxes on vehicle imports have helped contain inflationary pressure while limiting foreign exchange outflows,…

Port City Colombo Steps Up Gulf Investment Drive Across UAE, Oman and Qatar

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 4 min read

ABU DHABI, October 1, 2026 — Port City Colombo is intensifying efforts to attract Gulf capital into Sri Lanka, with a seven-day investment roadshow across…

Fuel Prices Rise as New Rates Take Effect Across Sri Lanka

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Revised fuel prices have come into effect across Sri Lanka from today, with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increasing the…

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Port City Colombo FinTech Dialogue Calls for Two-Year Growth Roadmap

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COLOMBO, November 6, 2026 — A high-level dialogue at Port City Colombo has highlighted the need for a two-year actionable…

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HNB Finance strengthens Board with four Independent Non-Executive Directors

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From left: Renuke Wijayawardhane, Shanti Gnanapragasam, Nabiha Mohamed and Dr.…

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Sri Lanka Inflation Rises to 8% as Food Prices Drive August Increase

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Sri Lanka’s headline inflation accelerated to 8.0% in August 2026,…

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India to Support Sri Lanka Army in Establishing Artificial Intelligence Lab

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