FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to a recent monetary policy report, Sri Lanka’s central bank anticipates an increase in the annual cost of living, targeting a […]
Month: February 2026
Lawyers’ Strike
Sri Lanka’s lawyers decided to strike as a collective protest against the brutal daylight killing of an Attorney-at-Law and his wife, which has heightened fears […]
Economic Confidence Index Soars to Four-Year High of +36
The government’s approval rating was recorded at 65% in early February 2026, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” poll conducted by Verité Research. […]
Lion Brewery Maintains Strong Profit Performance in December 2025 Quarter
Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Group, Sri Lanka’s largest beer producer, maintained steady profits in the December 2025 quarter despite higher expenses offsetting revenue growth, according to […]
LOLC Holdings Reports 20% Decline in Profits Due to Rising Interest and Personnel Costs
Profits at Sri Lanka’s LOLC Holdings, a company with interests in financial services, leisure, and property, including international operations, declined by 20% to 8.12 billion […]
Aitken Spence Reports 37% Profit Increase in December 2025 Quarter
Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Plc, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning tourism, cargo handling, and property development, has reported a significant increase in profit for […]
International Investors Acquire Sri Lanka Rupee Bonds Worth Nearly US$30 Million
Foreign investors purchased nearly USD 30 million worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending February 12, continuing a trend that has seen […]
Hayleys Reports 9% Profit Decline in December 2025 Quarter
In the December 2025 quarter, Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Plc, a diversified conglomerate engaged in export, manufacturing, retail, logistics, leisure, and energy sectors, experienced a 9 […]
Sri Lankan President to Attend Indian AI Summit This Week
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is set to visit New Delhi following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
EU–Sri Lanka Joint Commission Strengthens GSP+, Governance, and Trade Relations in Colombo Meeting
On February 12, 2026, the European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka held the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting in Colombo. This […]
Central Bank Unveils February 2026 Monetary Policy Report
The Central Bank has released its inaugural Monetary Policy Report for 2026 in accordance with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of […]
IMF Chief Set for Strategic Visit to Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, will visit Sri Lanka from February 16 to 18. During her visit, […]
Insurance Policies or Shadow Deposits? A Growing Tax Blind Spot
A troubling distortion is quietly taking root in Sri Lanka’s financial system: certain insurance companies are effectively accepting deposits from customers under the guise of insurance […]
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Embarks on Strategic Three-Day Visit to Sri Lanka
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from February 16 to 18, 2026, as confirmed […]
JVP Leader’s Visit to India: A Potential Geopolitical Shift for Sri Lanka?
In a diplomatic maneuver previously deemed unimaginable, Tilvin Silva, the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and a key figure behind Sri Lanka’s […]
Professor Tissa Vitharana (1934–2026)
A Life at the Crossroads of Science, Conscience and Politics Professor Tissa Vitharana, one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished public servants, passed away yesterday 13/2/26 […]
Valentine’s Day: From Martyrdom to Marketing
Every February 14, the world turns red.Roses spike in price. Restaurants fill. Jewellery adverts bloom. Social media overflows with filtered affection. But Valentine’s Day did […]