Daily FT - June 04, 2026

Govt. seeks IMF options as Middle East crisis tests recovery: Treasury

Aitken Spence ends FY26 on a strong note, ups PBT by 18% to Rs. 12.8 b

JAAF warns of competitiveness risk as Sri Lanka placed in higher US duty tier

AKD overtakes Sirisena in legislative output after slower start, Verité finds

SLT-Mobitel PEOTV secures exclusive media broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026

Treasury officials processed $ 2.5 m payment using emailed invoices without verification

Public debt edges higher in rupee terms in 1Q despite lower external stock

WHAT NExT? FINANCE DEPUTy MINISTER HoLDS DISCUSSIoNS WITH IMF RESIDENT REP

Bangladesh requests for new IMF-supported program

Fitch upgrades Maldives to ‘CCC-’

Treasury seeks public proposals to lift revenue to 20% of GDP

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JAT posts record revenue in FY25/26, PBT up 5% despite external shocks

4th Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment meeting convenes

HayWind receives first 25 MW turbines for Mannar wind farm

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MBC Networks names Buddhi as CEO

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BASL warns against extending judges’ retirement age

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Yoshitha Rajapaksa money laundering case: AG to not prosecute until Court of Appeal hears challenge

HNB Luxury Living – Ethugalpura

Evolution Auto launches Xpeng G6 in marking new era in premium electric mobility

First SAIGE electric motorcycle showroom opens in Kadawatha

Continental Cars and Commercials unveils Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus in Sri Lanka

Cyber security training: A cost or a strategic investment?

SITREK introduces Sidekick platform to strengthen modern security operations

AI and Data Analytics Summit 2026 drives nation’s digital future

HNB Investment Bank renews collaboration with CFA Society Sri Lanka as Silver Partner for 10th consecutive year

Siyapatha Finance expands footprint to Boralesgamuwa

People’s Bank conducts financial literacy program for entrepreneurs in Weboda

DFCC ONE elevates everyday banking with new digital features

Bank of Ceylon installs digital tills at Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devalaya premises

T-Bill rates continue to climb; auction undersubscribed

Janashakthi Finance delivers strong Q4 growth with improved profitability

M Power Capital Securities provides sell side advisory as strategic investors join Padel House

DFCC appoints Deputy CEO Shamindra Marcelline to Board

CSE ends down 0.75%, extends losses to third session

Sri Lanka’s business problem is not just the economy, it is culture sitting on top of it

Sustainability is now engine of profitability: DIMO Chairman

“Reset The Brain” workshop by Arthur on 19 June in Sri Lanka

Escaping the ‘Roll-Over’ debt trap: Why the MPCC matters

The burden of power

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at crossroads: External pressures test recovery

Public perceptions of the judiciary vital for democracy

AKD-JVP-NPP’s philosophy of failure is a philosophy for failure

Flawless execution to raise teams above the rest

CDB PPL 2026 concludes successfully with exciting two-day tournament at Playdium Honey Badgers win AIS Alumni Inaugural Inter-International Alumni Netball Tournament

Bad Boy of Sri Lanka cricket gets a new lease of life

Sixteen-member West Indies Academy squad arrives

In-form Kostyuk sets up French Open semi-final with ruthless Andreeva

ICC to trial pink balls to limit bad light stoppages

India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA

Maliban Biscuits take on Brandix Apparel in MCA G Division final tomorrow