Daily FT - August 04, 2026

CIC Holdings reports strong 20% profit growth in 1Q, group assets exceed Rs. 100 b

SLEIS 2026 investment opportunities and economic reform

KPMG webinar on understanding Sri Lanka’s recent tax reforms: Navigating complexity with confidence

UNDP maps new five-year SL strategy with jobs, faster reforms at core

EDB targets record $ 19 b export earnings in 2026, charts course to $ 36 b by 2030

President orders review of State assets, public investment ahead of 2027 Budget

DFCC completes acquisition of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s wealth and retail banking business

Syntetica raises $ 30 m Series A with investment from MAS Holdings and lululemon to advance solutions for nylon recycling

CSE extends losing streak as July deepens 2026 decline

CoPF clears Rs. 71.7 b for Govt. relief package

Exporters sound alarm over labour shortages

No electricity tariff changes in 3Q: PUCSL

„„Regulator says 0.3% increase in supply costs does not warrant tariff revision „„Rs. 30.1 b 1Q surplus helps offset higher generation costs

UNDP...

Rain to ease, but flood risks remain in several areas: Met Dept.

CIABOC indicts Yoshitha and Karannagoda over alleged Navy course irregularity

CoPF...

CSE extends...

Exporters...

EDB targets...

State-owned firm to manage multimodal transport hubs

Sri Lanka strengthens global textile presence at Texworld NYC 2026

President meets Tamil and Muslim political alliance, says committed to abolishing Executive Presidency

Syntetica...

Mahara prison riots: Forensic inspections begin amid damage assessment

Commercial Bank becomes world’s first bank to secure UNFPA CRJB Champion Status

Bond yields see-saw; profit-taking on selected maturities reverses early gains

Amana Takaful crowns ‘League of Champions’ at Annual Awards 2025

Siyapatha Finance bolsters northern presence with Chunnakam Branch

CSE opens week marginally down on mixed investor sentiment

Abans Finance ranked No. 1 Best Performing Finance Company by K Seeds Investments

SDF relocates Badulla Branch to enhance accessibility, customer convenience

Sanasa Life plans equity raising to regain investment-grade rating

Asia Asset Finance to convert preference shares into 53.3 m ordinary shares

Beyond stabilisation: Sri Lanka’s path to inclusive growth

AMW expands Suzuki network with new dedicated showroom in Kandy

Toyota Lanka unveils all-new Toyota Hilux and Toyota RAV4 2026 at “Unlocked”

Inivos' Transform 3.0 – Empowering Enterprise Growth charts new pathways for businesses

HSenidBiz begins FY2027 with strong growth and sustained profitability

Dialog elevates customer support with AI-powered DIA

Construction costs continue to rise as market conditions shift

Need for strong and credible Opposition

Every household must join the fight against Dengue

What Sri Lanka can learn from India’s youth uprising

Can Sri Lanka overcome past mistakes and craft a path of development?

Sangakkara hails Rumesh Tharanga’s historic fete

Moratuwa Uni Falcon E Racing heads to Formula Student Spain 2026 powered by Advantis

Entries called in for NCPBA Open Badminton Championships 2026

Chase, defiant lower order take West Indies to 344

Kaya and Reshan in lead

Lion and Colours awarded to Trinity rugby players