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India’s Mazagon Shipbuilders to Acquire Colombo Dockyard

Business · Colombo

India’s Mazagon Shipbuilders to Acquire Colombo Dockyard

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India’s state-owned Mazagon Shipbuilders has revealed its proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard. If successful, this will become the first international acquisition by an Indian yard, at a time the country is intensifying efforts to capture a bigger share of the global shipbuilding market. The deal is valued at $52.96 million, representing at least 51 percent equity in Colombo Dockyard. This stake was earlie…See the Story

IMF to Provide Sri Lanka $350 Million After Fourth Review of Bailout

IMF · Sri Lanka

IMF to Provide Sri Lanka $350 Million After Fourth Review of Bailout

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The facility helped Sri Lanka revive its bankrupt economy by building its reserves and successfully negotiating debt restructuring with external creditors See the Story

In third South Asia launch, Starlink now in Sri Lanka

Elon Musk · Sri Lanka

In third South Asia launch, Starlink now in Sri Lanka

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Starlink satellite internet now available in Sri Lanka, with competitive pricing and regulatory approvals in progress for neighboring countries.See the Story

CII Meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake To Discuss Investment Opportunities

An Indian business delegation led by industry body Confederation of Indian Industry on Tuesday met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss investment opportunities and explore new prospects in the island country.The Tuesday's meeting came a day after the team met Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.According to Dissanayake's office, the 20 Indian entrepreneurs' delegation said that they are currently directing their attention towards new inv…Cricket · Colombo See the Story

Colombo Inflation Creeps Up Amid Food Price Surge despite Long-Term Stability - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation in Colombo is beginning to show signs of resurgence after a long period of stability, raising new questions about the sustainability of monetary policy as food prices rise. While overall inflation remains subdued on a year-on-year basis, short-term price pressures—particularly from the food sector—have begun to mount, complicating the Central Bank’s policy outlook. According to the Department of Census and Statisti…Inflation · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka stocks close down 0.17-pct after some volatility, profit taking

ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange All Share Price Index fell 0.17 percent on Tuesday after the previous day’s record high, brokers said. “Today we saw a bit of profit taking after the index surpassed the psychological 18,000 mark yesterday,” Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at First Capital Holdings PLC told EconomyNext. The ASPI closed 1.75 percent, or 29.99 points lower from Monday at 17,996.73 ending a highly volati…Stock Markets · Colombo Read Article

99x Empowers Tech Talent Through an AI-Driven Culture - Lanka Business News

99x, a leading product engineering company with a global presence, recognises that in today’s fast‑moving digital economy, access to top‑tier tech talent remains key to a nation’s progress, and it distinguishes itself by nurturing that talent from within. As the need for skilled, adaptable professionals surge, the company’s culture encourages employees to embrace new technologies as ongoing opportunities for learning and growth. One of the most …Economy · Sri Lanka Read Article

Sri Lanka stocks hit all time high, pushed by capital goods and banks

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka stocks have hit fresh high surpassing the 17,800 mark on Friday, with interest in large cap stocks, brokers said. Colombo’s broader All Share Price index (ASPI) closed 0.75 percent, or 132.28 points at 132.28; while the more liquid S&P SL20 moved 0.34 percent, or 17.71 points up, to close at 5,283.06. “The market is at an all time high. Bullish for yet another day” Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at F…Stock Markets · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields steady

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stronger at 299.95/300.10 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday, against Wednesday’s close of 300.05/15, dealers said, while bond yields closed broadly steady. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed at 8.05/17 percent, from 8.06/15 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2027 closed at 8.48/58 percent, from 8.45/58 percent. A bond maturing on 15.10.2028 closed at 8.90/96 percent, from 8.90/97 percent. A bond…Economy · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka stocks surge 2.5-pct after Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) rose 2.54 percent following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an Iran-Israel ceasefire, brokers said. The All Share Price Index moved 425.80 points up to close at 17,191.20; while the S&P SL20 rose 2.86 percent, or 142.72 points, to 5,133. “Market has been very well after the [Iran-Israel] ceasefire announcement,” Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at First Capital Holdin…Donald Trump · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs in May - LankaXpress

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs in May The post Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs in May appeared first on LankaXpress.Inflation · Sri Lanka Read Article

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