Category: Economy and Markets
CBL Global Foods and USAID join forces to transform Sri Lanka’s coconut industry
CBL Global Foods Limited (CBL GFL), a key player in Sri Lanka’s agribusiness sector and a subsidiary of the CBL Group – one of the largest food conglomerates, has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance the coconut industry through an initiative aimed at boosting productivity and market access for […]
SL Reaches in Principle Agreements for Restructuring Sovereign Debt with External Commercial Creditors
On the 19th of September 2024, Sri Lanka announced that it has reached Agreements in Principle on the restructuring of approximately USD$ 17.5 billion of external commercial debt (as of end 2023). These agreements have been reached with holders of its International Sovereign Bonds, following negotiations with the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders (“AHGB”), a […]
Crucial discussion between SL & international sovereign bondholders to take place tomorrow: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a crucial discussion between the Government of Sri Lanka and international sovereign bondholders will take place tomorrow (19). Following this meeting, Sri Lanka is expected to receive international support once the country’s bankruptcy is fully resolved. The President also expressed his satisfaction, stating that he was entrusted with a task […]
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka IPO Oversubscribed on Opening Day
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, through an offer for sale of 43,474,179 ordinary voting shares at a price of Rs. 36 per share, opened yesterday (13th September 2024) and was oversubscribed on the initial day itself. The IPO by Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited attracted applications surpassing the offer […]
CEAT Kelani Holdings rated AA+ by Fitch for 4th successive year
Sri Lanka’s leading tyre manufacturer CEAT Kelani Holdings (CKH) has been assigned a National Long-Term rating of ‘AA+(lka)/Outlook Stable’ by Fitch Ratings for a fourth consecutive year, a rating Fitch said is supported by CEAT’s sustained leadership in the domestic pneumatic tyre manufacturing industry and the resilience of its financial profile. In its announcement, Fitch […]
JAAF calls for urgent action on business visa issue
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently resolve ongoing challenges related to the issuance of short term business visas, which have been halted since August 2. JAAF noted that all official foreign business visitors, including buyers, machinery suppliers, and technical service providers, have faced significant hurdles entering Sri […]
CBSL Eases Conversion Period for Export Proceeds
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced a significant relaxation in the rules governing the conversion of export proceeds into Sri Lanka Rupees. This move comes in response to recent macro-economic developments and changes in the domestic foreign exchange market. Accordingly, the Central Bank has issued the “Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri […]
SEC issues new directions on Whitelist Indices
With the objective of protecting the interest of investors seeking Shariah compliant investments and rationalizing the construction and publication of Shariah compliant Whitelist Equity Indices in the capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued new regulatory directions to Market Institutions and Market Intermediaries operating Whitelist Indices. Shariah compliant equities […]
LTL Holdings, Sri Lanka’s leading power conglomerate unveils IPO and plans CSE debut
LTL Holdings Limited (LTL / the Company), Sri Lanka’s leading fully integrated power sector conglomerate with a 40-year track record, announced plans to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), making this the largest IPO to take place on the CSE. The IPO is an offer for […]
‘s DCTS for sustainable growth amidst economic challenges
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, finds itself at a critical juncture. As the sector continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and navigates ongoing economic challenges, the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) has emerged as a potential lifeline. However, this opportunity comes with its own set of hurdles, particularly […]
Unlock your future at EDEX mid-year Expo 2024: Education, employment, and beyond
Celebrating over 20 years of empowering Sri Lanka’s youth, EDEX, the island’s largest and most respected education exhibition and careers fair, is set to host its Mid-Year Expo from September 6 th – 8th 2024, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), in Colombo. Building on the success of the main EDEX Expo held […]
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka (PickMe) Announces IPO
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, the innovator behind Sri Lanka’s leading mobility solutions app PickMe, announces its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The IPO will feature an offer for sale of 43,474,179 existing ordinary voting shares at a price of LKR 36.00 per share, opening on September 13, 2024. […]