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Macktiles Lanka makes history as first to achieve real porcelain perfection with 100pct SL minerals

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- In a singular moment that rewrites the narrative of global manufacturing excellence, Macktiles Lanka (Private) Limited has achieved what was once considered impossible: creating ... Read More


Capital Market Content to Be Integrated into Proposed Financial Literacy Curriculum

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- A seminar on "Financial Literacy" was held on 18th July 2025 at the Ministry of Education, providing a platform for stakeholders involved in ongoing education sector reforms to c... Read More


Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75-pct

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision afte... Read More


Land Prices Surge Up to 20-pct as Real Estate Market Responds to Lower Rates & Economic Stability: report

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka's real estate sector is demonstrating robust signs of recovery and renewed investor confidence in 2025, buoyed by a stabilizing economy and favorable market conditions.... Read More


Trinasolar partners Solaris Energy to deliver 25MWp of utility-scale solar across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Solaris Energy (Pvt) Ltd., a leading solar distributor in Sr... Read More


Fitch Rates Commercial Bank of Ceylon's Basel III Subordinated Green Bond Final 'A(lka)'

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC's (COMB; AA-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated green bonds of up to LKR... Read More


Transparency International Sri Lanka Challenges the National Audit (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action on Tuesday 22 July 2025, in the Supreme Court challenging the National Audit (Amendment) Bill which was published i... Read More


The future of electric driving has arrived

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Electric cars are no longer just about saving fuel or reducing emissions. They're quickly becoming the new standard for luxury, technology, and smart mobility. And two new models... Read More


Central Bank Imposes New Loan-to-Value Caps on Motor Vehicle Financing

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced new Directions, effective July 18, 2025, imposing maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratios on credit facilities granted for the... Read More


Pre-Budget Discussions for 2026 Begin

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- A discussion on the preliminary budget framework and development direction related to the submission of proposals for the 2026 Budget was held yesterday afternoon (16) at the Pre... Read More