Evolution Auto, Sri Lanka’s leading electric mobility solutions provider, has announced the successful real-world deployment of seven KYC electric commercial vehicles operated by Onesh Investment & Tropical Seeds for daily, countrywide delivery operations. For Sri Lankan businesses, the initiative provides a useful validation of electric commercial vehicles as a reliable, scalable, and affordable substitute. Across […]
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PMF Finance PLC Posts Strong Nine-Month Results of PBT Rs. 456.7 Million, Year-on-Year Growth of 139.3%
Financial Performance Highlights • Profit Before Income Tax climbed to Rs. 456.7 million, up 139.3% year-on-year. • Gross Income rose to Rs. 3.84 billion, a 24.2% increase compared to Rs. 3.09 billion in the same period last year. • Net Interest Income surged by 46.5% to Rs. 2.17 billion, reflecting improved lending margins and loan […]
Driving Productivity and Trust Through Enterprise AI – Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce South Asia
“The past year has been a defining period for Sri Lankan enterprises as economic stability strengthens and institutions refocus on productivity, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. Across banking, financial services, and the public sector, AI is increasingly being viewed not as an experimental technology, but as a strategic capability. It is helping organisations strengthen operational efficiency, […]
Fracspace Announces Strategic Entry into Sri Lanka with Altaira, Backed by a LKR 5 Billion Investment in Destination-Led Living and Tourism
Fracspace, the global real estate and lifestyle development platform known for its disciplined, experience-driven approach to property creation, has formally announced its strategic entry into Sri Lanka through Altaira—its flagship international development and a considered step in the company’s global expansion journey. Recognised by Forbes India DGEMS 2024 as one of the top 100 fastest-growing […]
DFCC Pinnacle Hosts Exclusive Lifestyle Seminar on Cardiovascular Health
DFCC Pinnacle hosted an exclusive lifestyle forum titled Matters of the Heart on 17 January 2026 at the DFCC Bank Pinnacle Centre, in collaboration with Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. The session was led by world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, who delivered an insightful presentation entitled Cardiovascular Diseases: What, When, and Why. The forum sought […]
Mastercard Launches ‘Tap for Change’ campaign to Power Sri Lanka’s Largest Community-Driven Cancer Care Initiative
Every contactless transaction will contribute to a state-of-the-art cancer hospital in Karapitiya Reiterating its commitment to ‘Doing Well by Doing Good,’ Mastercard has launched its Tap for Change campaign in Sri Lanka, an initiative empowering cardholders to turn everyday digital payments into life-saving impact. The campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Colours of […]
HNB Championing Sri Lanka’s Future as Title Sponsor of the Novices Age Group Swimming Championships 2026
Dedicated to nurturing talent and empowering Sri Lanka’s future champions, HNB PLC Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank and the most awarded bank in 2025, has announced its role as Title Sponsor of the HNB Novices Age Group Swimming Championships 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU).The championship is scheduled to take […]
Ovin Bimsara’s purpose-driven approach gives a head start to O/L Commerce students
Ovin Bimsara, a respected and well-established professional in the higher education sector, is leveraging his more than a decade of experience across academic leadership and institutional development to help G.C.E. (O/L) English Medium Commerce students to prepare for careers, business, and leadership from a young age through his ‘O/L Commerce with a University Lecturer’ classes. […]
A First in Visa’s South Asia Market: Visa and NDB Bank Launch Card Present Connect to Transform POS Acceptance in Sri Lanka
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, together with National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa’s open payment platform that supports both online and offline transactions. As one of the leading global payment gateways within Visa Acceptance Solutions for businesses, Cybersource delivers […]
AIA Insurance ranked #1 Life Insurer in Customer Excellence
AIA Insurance has been recognised as the #1 Life Insurer in Customer Excellence in the prestigious LMD Customer Service Excellence Survey 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional service and helping Sri Lankans live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. The LMD Customer Service Excellence Survey is widely regarded as a benchmark for evaluating customer satisfaction across […]