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Ada Derana·Sep 7, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings launched the Hayleys Grain & Food Processing Machinery business at ProFood, ProPack & AgBiz 2026, introducing grain drying and storage, rice milling, food-processing equipment, metal detection and process-control technologies. The company also showcased a revamped Govi Aruna food range and agricultural drone demonstrations.
Consumer Staples (FMCG)
Ada Derana·Sep 7, 2026·Promotional / marketing·DIMOPositive
DIMO (Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC) opened a new DIMO Diesel Lab in Kurunegala, expanding its Bosch Diesel Service Workshop network to provide Bosch-equipped diesel fuel injection pump and injector diagnostics and repairs. The facility is intended to give quicker access to specialized after-sales service and reduce downtime for commercial, agricultural and industrial fleets in the North Western Province.
Ada Derana·Sep 7, 2026·Promotional / marketing·UBCPositive
Union Bank signed an MoU with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment to promote 'Ethera Diriya' housing loans offering up to Rs.10 million with repayment terms of up to 10 years to help overseas Sri Lankans convert foreign earnings into home ownership.
Ada Derana·Sep 7, 2026·Promotional / marketing·DIALPositive
Dialog Axiata PLC and the Central Environmental Authority ran a Training-of-Trainers on 1 Sep 2026 to equip 75 district officers from all 25 districts on responsible e-waste management under their e-Kunu MoU. Dialog runs 24 collection points and reported 3.74 tonnes of public e-waste collected in 2025.
NYK's Azalea Leader, a new-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier, made its maiden call at Hambantota International Port carrying 4,810 vehicles for transhipment and 47 for local discharge. HIP said the call highlights its growing role as a regional RoRo automotive transhipment gateway and its capability to handle large, modern vehicle carriers.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board and SriLankan Airlines unveiled a specially branded A321 Neo to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled for 14-17 Jan 2027 and expected to host 750+ exhibitors and 1,500+ international buyers. SriLankan will offer up to 20% economy and 10% business discounts for visiting buyers.
The United National Party marked its 80th anniversary, with leader Ranil Wickremesinghe saying a 'modern UNP' will be unveiled in December and warning of threats to popular sovereignty and attempts to weaken independent institutions.
FCCISL and Industry Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe agreed a roadmap to identify and incubate 1,000-5,000 scalable SMEs and drive 25% export growth. The three-year plan targets agriculture, ICT, logistics and value-added product sectors and includes an "SMEs Go Global" initiative to access international markets.
The Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council held its 31st AGM where Dutch Ambassador Wiebe de Boer confirmed Sri Lanka's GSP+ access remains until 2029 and urged deeper EU ties including a potential FTA. Council president Farhath Amith (re-elected) urged Benelux support and highlighted renewable energy, floriculture, agro-processing, eco-tourism and healthcare as priority sectors.
Rasa Padhama won two category honours at BestWeb.LK 2026, Bronze for Best Food & Beverage Website and Best Mobile User Experience, seven months after launching its rasapadhama.lk digital platform.
The Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs and the University of Kelaniya, supported by AFD, held a national workshop calling for collective action to strengthen women's economic empowerment by improving access to finance, technology, markets, skills and institutional support so women-owned micro-enterprises can scale into sustainable businesses.
Ex-Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Employees marked their 10th anniversary with a celebration at the ME Hotel, Colombo; Puvi Domingopillai received a Plaque of Recognition for initiating and sustaining the reunion over the past decade.
Ada Derana·Sep 7, 2026·Promotional / marketing·HAYCPositive
Haycarb PLC distributed 35,786 free coconut seedlings to 784 farmers in Batticaloa and Ampara across 559 acres under a partnership with the Coconut Cultivation Board, and is targeting 65,000 seedlings by end-2026. The programme aims to support farmer livelihoods and strengthen Haycarb's coconut-shell raw material base for activated carbon production.
Daily FT·Sep 7, 2026·Award or certification·ABLPositive
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) was named Best Bank in Sri Lanka at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year and also won Best Performance on Risk Management. The bank highlighted its non-interest, asset-backed model and prudent risk-management practices.
Union Bank of Colombo signed an MoU with the SLBFE to promote 'Ethera Diriya' housing loans offering up to Rs. 10 million with repayment terms up to 10 years for overseas Sri Lankan workers, aimed at helping migrants convert foreign earnings into long-term family homes.
Allianz Lanka opened a new Auto Centre in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte to strengthen motor claims support, speed vehicle repairs and integrate with its 1 Touch Claims service and cashless partner garages for more convenient claims handling.
Daily FT·Sep 7, 2026·Award or certification·SDFPositive
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC sent a group of top-performing employees on an international learning and development program in Thailand to strengthen leadership capabilities and recognise high performers. The initiative aims to broaden perspectives and translate learning into improved service and community engagement.
Daily FT·Sep 7, 2026·Award or certification·VFINPositive
Vallibel Finance (VFIN.N0000) was named among Brand Finance Sri Lanka Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2026, moving up five places and increasing its brand value to Rs.2.5 billion (from Rs.1.9 billion) while earning an A- brand strength rating.
Cargills Bank launched the 'Junior Kotipathi' investment savings account for children (newborn-17), offering a 9.5% p.a. interest rate, guaranteed maturity value and customizable tenures; plans target Rs.1m-Rs.10m at maturity with monthly commitments from Rs.1,749 for a Rs.1m plan.
Central Depository Systems Ltd (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange, marked its 35th anniversary by ringing the market opening bell and unveiled new digital services. CDS said it serves over one million accounts and aims to expand as a national depository and FinTech enabler.
Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange, marked its 35th anniversary by ringing the market opening bell at the CSE. The event highlighted CDS's role in post-trade infrastructure, its digital transformation vision and new digital services including a WhatsApp chatbot, e-Connect portal and virtual AGM e-voting solution.
The UNP condemned the arrest of SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa by CIABOC, alleging it was intended to disrupt a planned Anuradhapura rally on 12 September. The party urged respect for democratic rights and criticised the government, saying arrests should not discredit political figures.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged better coordination to develop Sri Lanka's mineral industry under the National Mineral Policy 2026, focusing on attracting investment, easing licensing and boosting value addition to raise exports. Mineral exports were $20m in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 60% y/y; ITC estimates $778m potential.
An IMF team will visit Sri Lanka from 10-23 Sept to conduct the combined Seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility programme and the 2026 Article IV Consultation. The IMF said it revised 2026 growth to about 3% and flagged a worsened external outlook from higher fuel import costs and weaker tourism.
Fuel & Energy PricesTourism
Daily FT·Sep 5, 2026·Regulatory or legal·SLTLPositive
Government ruled out sale of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT-Mobitel) and will retain it as a strategic state asset; the group reported PAT up 54.4% to Rs.6.6 billion and Q2 PBT up 55.8% to Rs.3.1 billion, and plans further 5G and coverage investments.
Sri Lanka Customs collected Rs.219.3bn in August, 15.3% above the Rs.190.3bn target, and YTD collections reached Rs.1,852.5bn (up ~25% YoY), achieving 83.9% of the Rs.2,207bn 2026 target; gains linked to stronger enforcement, valuation practices and a rebound in imports as reserves stabilise.
Kotagala Plantations PLC's board on 1 Sept resolved to amalgamate with its 99.999% owned subsidiary Rubber and Allied Products (Colombo) Ltd; minority holders of nine RAPC shares will be paid Rs.8.10 each, Kotagala's RAPC shares will be cancelled and an EGM will be convened.
Sri Lanka Customs told Parliament it reached 130% of its first-half revenue target, reporting Rs.1.6 trillion in revenue as of 30 June 2026 and actual collections of Rs.1.38 trillion; vehicle-import taxes contributed Rs.512.5 billion (37%) from 316,000 vehicle imports. Officials said collections exceeded monthly and year-earlier figures and the Committee reviewed container volumes, inspection procedures and plans to adopt modern technology to improve efficiency.
Minister Vijitha Herath visited the UAE on 2-3 September 2026 to promote tourism, trade and investment and urged expediting a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He held bilateral talks with UAE ministers and met EMAAR executives to discuss investment opportunities in Port City Colombo.
US Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert Harvey will visit Sri Lanka from 6-10 September to advance cooperation on maritime trade and investment, meet senior Sri Lankan government and maritime leaders, and speak at the 8th Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference.