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Fitch says global growth remains resilient and has raised its 2026 GDP forecast to 2.6%, but real policy interest rates are rising as central banks tighten; Fitch expects the Fed to raise rates in December and hold them at 4.25% next year, while energy price shocks are influencing the outlook.
The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 opened on Sept 23 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, convening global CIOs and technology leaders to align national digital policy and position Sri Lanka as a global technology hub; the event was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Perodua Sri Lanka won four awards at the SLIM DIGIS 2.6, a Gold in the Automotive Sector, one Silver and two Bronze, recognising its digital marketing initiatives and signalling growing brand momentum in Sri Lanka.
NMS secured 11 awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6, with 10 of those awards for campaigns developed for Softlogic Life Insurance PLC. The wins spanned AI, cross-media integration, creative content and CSR categories; Unilever Sri Lanka's Closeup campaign also won a Silver.
Mobil, represented in Sri Lanka by McLarens Lubricants Limited, will be the Official Lubricant Partner of Gunner Supercross 2026 on 27 September 2026 at Minneriya. The event is expected to feature about 90 car and 110 motorcycle competitors across 20 racing events.
Plexus Global was appointed on 1 June as the distributor for TrendAI (Trend Micro) in Sri Lanka to offer TrendAI Vision One™ and other AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. The partnership seeks to deploy endpoint and threat-intelligence services across enterprises, targeting BFSI, government and telecom sectors.
Imperial College of Business Studies won the Overall Championship Shield at Imperial Blaze 2026 with 325 points, ahead of SLIIT (275) and Curtin University (135). The two-week event featured rugby, basketball, cricket and football, with Imperial claiming multiple titles including rugby and cricket.
The Colombo Stock Exchange, together with the SEC and CA Sri Lanka, held issuer forums in Anuradhapura and Jaffna (10 & 12 Sept) to raise SME awareness of capital-market and alternative funding avenues, including IPOs and the CSE's Empower Board. Sessions covered the SME Creditworthiness Rating Framework, listing requirements, succession planning and featured panels of industry experts offering practical guidance on preparing for capital-market participation.
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau has launched SL MICE Expo 2026, scheduled in Colombo from 5-9 October 2026, bringing together more than 120 international hosted buyers and media representatives from 27 countries. The event aims to showcase Sri Lanka's MICE capabilities, generate business leads for local suppliers and strengthen the country's position as a destination for international business events.
Regional Plantation Companies report a record intake of nearly 250 plantation children gaining university admission over the past two years, marking a turning point in sector welfare. RPCs collectively spend about Rs.720 million annually on Child Development Centres, while the Roots to Wings start-up scholarship costs LKR 10-15 million a year to support students through university.
Sri Lanka's ASPI closed up 0.15% at 21,085.15 as positive sentiment followed a rating hike; turnover was Rs 1.32bn. Top contributors included Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, HNB and Hemas, while Carson Cumberbatch, Hayleys and Lion Brewery were among laggards; trades noted in Maharaja Foods, DIMO, Dipped Products and Browns Investments.
Renault is returning to Sri Lanka in partnership with Associated Motorways (AMW), launching the Kwid, Kiger, Triber and Duster with a nationwide sales and after-sales network to re-establish the brand locally.
Sysco LABS has joined the Kandy Tuskers as Strategic Partner for the inaugural Next XV Rugby League, supporting a pathway for Sri Lanka's Under-19 rugby talent. The three-year partnership aims to connect sport, technology and talent development ahead of the season starting 19 September 2026.
Residents of La Serena, the beachfront retirement community at Uswetakeiyawa, enjoyed a day outing to the Regenta Arie Lagoon in Thalahena, Negombo. La Serena is managed by Serene Resorts (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited.
Jaffna Bulls announced a major corporate sponsorship lineup for the inaugural Next XV tournament, naming Nawaloka Piling and Advice Lab as Principal Sponsors, MosGard and SOZO as Co-Lead Sponsors and multiple official partners for gym, nutrition, recovery, kits, travel and venue. The sponsors will support the franchise’s tech-forward performance model using analytics, AI and enhanced athlete care to develop young Sri Lankan rugby talent.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose at midday, ASPI +0.52% to 21,163.12, with materials leading turnover (rupees 88.93m) and total turnover rupees 344.22m. Top gainers included Dialog, Commercial Bank, Hemas, HNB, Ceylon Cold Stores and Ambeon; Malwatte Valley, Palm Garden Hotels and Distilleries were top losers; Aitken Spence will allot its oversubscribed 2026 debentures.
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar sentenced 15 people convicted over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks to 220 years' rigorous imprisonment each and ordered confiscation of their movable and immovable assets. Nine of 24 defendants were acquitted, concluding a seven-year trial that heard 2,309 prosecution witnesses and involved an 8,900-page indictment.
Ambeon Capital PLC said it signed MOUs with Sincere Syndication and Avyukthi to open investment desks in Colombo and Chennai and to launch a Sri Lanka-focused fund (in partnership with Sincere's Bharat Transformation Fund) to channel cross-border capital into listed and private Sri Lankan companies.
The Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka held its AGM on 15 September 2026 and appointed Ricky Barnett as its new Chairman. New office-bearers were named and the Chamber said the leadership will work with members and government to strengthen marine manufacturing, boat-building, maritime services and nautical tourism.
Nations Trust Bank held the latest edition of its 'Beyond Ordinary, Nations Business Advisory' forum in Kandy, convening business leaders and entrepreneurs to provide expert insights on economic trends, tax developments and networking. The platform, running five years, aims to help businesses make informed decisions.
CIF, an international multi-surface cleaning brand, has launched in Sri Lanka and is now available at Cargills, Keells, Glomark and Celeste and online via Daraz and uStore, priced at Rs. 900 for 500ml.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued freezing orders under section 44 of the Finance Business Act on six companies and their directors, and the High Court of Colombo has confirmed and extended those orders. CBSL says some firms are under investigation while others were found to have carried on finance business or accepted deposits illegally, and warns the public to deposit only with licensed institutions.
Sri Lanka's central bank had the High Court of Colombo confirm and extend orders freezing all properties and assets of six companies, preventing their disposal or transfer. CBSL is investigating Kasagala Green Plantation and Ceylon Green Life under section 44 of the Finance Business Act and says the other four firms carried on finance business and/or accepted deposits in contravention of section 2.
Sri Lanka's rupee strengthened to 329.30/60 per US$ from 330.75/90, while government bond yields fell across maturities, e.g. 15.12.2029 closed at 10.70/85% (from 10.85/95%) and 01.08.2030 at 11.05/15% (from 11.15/20%).
The President's "ViYASA" National Business Facilitation Centre was opened on the 22nd under the Presidential Secretariat to remove administrative and regulatory barriers and expedite approvals for investment and industry, offering coordinated support (including online submissions).
CEAT Kelani Holdings retained Fitch Ratings' National Long-Term Rating of 'AA+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook for the sixth consecutive year. Fitch cited CKH's resilient financial profile and market leadership but warned of near‑term margin pressure from rising input and energy costs and noted maintenance capex of Rs.700m p.a. plus growth capex of Rs.2.5bn (FY27) and Rs.1.5bn (FY28).