The State Department's 2026 statement credits political stability and the IMF programme but says project reversals and mixed messaging keep investors wary.
Depositor money funneled into supermarkets, newspapers and social media influencers. The schemes are compared to Golden Key and Sakvithi.
CBSL keeps the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged, projecting high single-digit inflation through Q1-2027 before easing toward its 5% target.
CCPI inflation held at 8.0% in September, a 37-month high, as food inflation rose to 8.7% — its highest since May 2023. Core inflation accelerated to 5.4%.
Auto Diesel up Rs. 10 to Rs. 392 and Petrol 92 up Rs. 15 to Rs. 414, with Super Diesel rising Rs. 50. Petrol 95 and kerosene are unchanged.
The ASPI was up 0.56% at mid-morning but ended Wednesday down 4.89 points at 20,812.93, with turnover at Rs. 1.55 billion.
FAAMA says Sri Lanka's fabric and accessory industry earns US$800m–1bn of the country's US$5bn apparel exports, while textile imports run at US$2.7bn.
Offshore investors sold Rs. 9.2 billion net in the week to September 25. Two-week outflows reached Rs. 16.5 billion after 13 weeks of purchases.
A three-year groundwater mapping programme begins in 2027 across five key districts, replacing fragmented Water Resources Board records.
Corporate, individual and partnership income tax for the 2025/2026 assessment year must be settled by close of business Wednesday.
The technology executive takes over as Group Managing Director and Group CEO from October 1, having joined the conglomerate's leadership earlier this year.
Maldives doubled resort dollar-conversion to 40% since September, opening an opportunity for Sri Lankan resort investment.
The lender doubled the issue after the first tranche sold out, drew subscriptions for over 100 million debentures and allotted them on September 30.
Four estate groups implement drought measures during El Niño stress. New tea cultivars take 25 years to develop, slowing climate adaptation.
The rupee closed slightly stronger against the dollar on Wednesday, while all five quoted government bond maturities closed lower in yield.
The Colombo Consumer Price Index was unchanged at 8.0% year-on-year in September, with food inflation at its highest since May 2023.
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe says import demand and letters of credit are both falling, as August registrations drop 13.9% to 45,811.
Governor says the diesel subsidy and 50% vehicle import surcharge both hold down prices while protecting Central Bank reserves.
The renewable energy producer withdrew its listing application six months after announcing the issue, citing adverse market conditions.
IDA Crisis Response Window financing extends the Inclusive Connectivity project by three years, taking total investment to $610 million.
Cabinet approved Phase III of the Baseline Road Extension Project — 0.86km from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu Street, widened to six lanes with an underpass.
Hilton and Marriott rank first and second in the large-employer category. Daily Mirror's published list names 20 local organisations, though its text says 15.
The court-appointed liquidator has demanded statements of affairs from directors and filed a preliminary report, even as the winding-up order is under appeal.
Police enforce seven Western Province bus priority lanes as Metro fleet enters service.