Category: Economy and Markets
Sujeewa Peiris elected to the CSE Board of Directors
Sujeewa Peiris was elected to the Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) with effect from 09th August 2023. He joined Bartleet Group in 1990 and has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of Bartleet Religare Securities (Pvt) Ltd., formerly known as Bartleet Mallory Stockbrokers. Having started his career in stock brokering as a Documentation Officer, Peiris has progressed to become a leading and highly recognized Stockbroker/Investment Advisor licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka […]
Central Bank reduces Statutory Reserve Ratio by 2-pct to inject liquidity into banking system
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 8 August 2023, decided to reduce the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) applicable on all rupee deposit liabilities of Licensed Commercial Banks (LCBs) by 200 basis points, from 4.00 per cent to 2.00 per cent, with effect from the reserve maintenance […]
CSE and stockbroker firms take lead in attracting Indian firms
“Invest Sri Lanka” is a series of forums organized by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in partnership with Stock Broker Firms, to promote foreign portfolio investment into the Sri Lankan Stock Market by showcasing investment opportunities in leading Sri Lankan listed companies. The investor forums have previously conducted in key foreign markets, including the UK, […]
Central Bank launches Web Portal of Regional Development Department
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Launched the dedicated Web Portal of the Regional Development Department (RDD Web Portal) on 04.08.2023, signifying its strategic orientation towards financial inclusion initiatives. RDD Web Portal was developed with the financial assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a longstanding partner of the Central Bank, in promoting financial inclusion […]
JICA & NPD to improve Effective Public Investment Management for Economic revival of Sri Lanka
On 2nd of August, the detailed discussion on the progress and way forward was held on the ongoing technical cooperation project named, “Project for Capacity Development for Effective Public Investment Management” between Department of National Planning, Ministry of Finance, Economic stabilization, and National policies (NPD), other line ministries and JICA at the 3rd Joint Coordination […]
Driving customer-centric innovation in challenging times
By Sabry Ansar, Director, Head of CE Business – Samsung Electronics, Sri Lanka and Maldives In times of unprecedented challenges, the significance of innovation and adaptability in meeting customer demands becomes paramount. As the Director of Samsung Sri Lanka and Maldives, I worked alongside a dedicated team to recognize the crucial role of understanding customer […]
Sri Lanka – India business networking event forges new collaborations
Enhancing bilateral relations and leveraging opportunities for investment were among the focus points of a Business Networking event with a multi-sectoral business delegation from India recently hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo. The networking event provided an exclusive opportunity for Members of the Ceylon Chamber to meet with the […]
Legal tender in Sri Lanka for domestic payments will remain as LKR not INR, clarifies CBSL
The legal tender in Sri Lanka for domestic payments and settlements will remain as Sri Lanka Rupees (LKR) and the authorization of INR as a designated currency does not make INR a legal tender in Sri Lanka for domestic payments/settlements, the Central Bank clarified. Issuing a clarification to erroneous reports, the Central Bank further said […]
SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – Construction Industry
The construction industry remained contracted in June 2023, recording a total activity index value of 44.4 with most of the companies operating at a sub-optimal level amidst the limited availability of construction projects. However, several respondents mentioned that the steady decline in material prices has induced to commence small-scale construction work. The lack of new […]
‘s path to sustainable growth: Embracing a social market economy
● Sri Lanka’s Economic Challenge: A stark contrast between Tamil Nadu’s expected growth of 14% and Sri Lanka’s negative 3.5% this year. ● Ambitious Goal of High-Income Country: President’s vision to achieve high-income status by 2048, requiring 6.5% annual growth from now onwards. ● Bridging the Skill Gap: Concerns over the volume of skilled labor produced in India, […]
JKH records EBITDA of Rs.9.23Bn in Q1 2023/24
Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights of our performance during the quarter under review: Group PBT at Rs.1.40 billion in the first quarter of the financial year 2023/24 is a decrease over the Rs.14.80 billion recorded in the previous financial year. The first quarter of the previous year included Rs.10.12 billion […]
New UN Resident Coordinator in SL commits to work towards 2030 agenda for sustainable development
Newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, presented his letter of credence to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Monday and expressed his appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the UN and Sri Lanka. He also reaffirmed the commitment of the UN Country Team to continue working together with the Government and people of […]