Category: Industry

The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) today called for urgent government intervention to address a deepening financial crisis in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, following prolonged payment defaults by the National System Operator (Pvt) Limited (NSO) for power already supplied to the national grid. Payments to renewable energy developers have reportedly been suspended since […]

Evolution Auto will officially introduce the all-new XPENG G6 to the Sri Lankan market at an exclusive launch event on 15th May at the XPENG showroom by Evolution Auto. This launch marks the arrival of a next-generation smart electric SUV that redefines premium electric mobility in the country.  Positioned as a global competitor to the […]

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell 8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, but the data is revealing specific opportunities where targeted policy action could turn things around. January’s 3% decline deepened to 11% in both February and March. While global demand has softened, the late February escalation of Middle East tensions […]

Sri Lanka Unveils Comprehensive National Event Calendar to Boost Global Tourism and Local Engagement At a recent ceremony held at the Shangri-La Colombo, the Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka unveiled the official Sri Lanka Event Calendar. Developed by the Event Management Advisory Committee under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship […]

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry, expressed growing concern over rising prices and limited availability of fertilizer amid the escalation of the crisis in the Middle East.  With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping traffic through the region is reported to have dropped by 90%. […]

Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No.1 solar solutions provider, has successfully completed an 800kW rooftop installation for London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), marking a significant milestone in the country’s corporate renewable energy landscape. Delivered within an impressive two-month period, the installation covers six buildings and features 1,412 high-efficiency solar panels. The system is  expected to generate […]

Since 1947, when its current factory rose from the site of an earlier 1942 structure, Kenilworth Tea Estate has crafted teas renowned for their long, wiry, well-twisted leaves; blacker, cleaner, and meticulously rolled through an extended 2.5-hour Orthodox process that yields a coppery-bright infusion with creamy, full-bodied strength, woody frankness, and subtle citrus notes. Perched […]