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 […]
Category: Industry
GV Auto delivers a total solution for electric mobility, strengthening Sri Lanka’s EV landscape with global brands
Gavinro International recently launched its electric vehicle arm, GV Auto, a modern, practical, cost-effective solution for navigating a rapidly evolving economic and energy landscape today. Building on its legacy of innovation and forward-thinking enterprise, the Gavinro Group of Companies over the years has established a strong presence across multiple sectors, guided by a commitment to […]
Fertilizer shortages threaten to wither Sri Lanka’s plantation sector output
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 Completes 800kW Solar Project for LSEG in Sri Lanka
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 […]
Inextricable Group Appoints Jayantha Peiris as SVP Digital and Transformation
Strengthening Global Apparel Industry Expertise Inextricable Group, a distinguished British boutique IT consultancy specialising in ERP and data solutions, has announced a landmark leadership appointment set to redefine digital transformation across the global apparel and manufacturing sectors. Jayantha Peiris, a highly respected industry leader with over three decades of transformative experience at MAS Holdings, the […]
Kenilworth Estate: Crafting premium Ceylon tea through innovation and heritage
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 […]
Moose Clothing Company Commits to Building Sri Lanka’s Future Olympians for 2032
Moose Clothing Company has officially announced the launch of “Moose Future Olympians – Road to 2032”, a long-term development initiative designed to nurture and elevate Sri Lanka’s next generation of Olympic talent. Marking a significant step beyond traditional sponsorships, the programme sets out a clear and structured pathway aimed at guiding young swimmers towards the […]
CDB Powers Success of Motor EV Technology Show 2026
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) once again played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s transition toward sustainable mobility as the Official Financial Partner of the Motor EV Technology Show 2026, held from 27th to 29th March at the BMICH – Sirimavo Hall. The event drew a vibrant footfall of EV and general vehicle […]
Britain has opened a door: Sri Lanka’s SME apparel exporters need help walking through it
Trade preferences are often spoken of as though tariff cuts alone can remake an industry. They cannot. Preferences matter only when firms are able to use them. That is what makes the United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 1, 2026, important for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. It offers more than […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector holds steady despite global slowdown
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a broad-based decline in February 2026, reflecting increasing pressure across key global markets. Total exports for the month fell by 11.46% year-on-year to US$ 361.2 million, with notable contractions in the EU (-19.48%), USA (-3.53%), UK (-5.67%), and other markets (-18.54%). This trend extends into the cumulative performance for the […]