Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic revenue milestone of Rs. 2,497 billion so far in 2025, surpassing its revised annual target, according to Customs […]
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PickMe Calls for Urgent Police Action to Protect Independent Drivers and Public Safety in Tourist Zones
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe), Sri Lanka’s leading digital mobility platform, has formally reached out to the Inspector General of Police, expressing significant concern […]
State of Public Emergency extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended with effect from today (28), according to an extraordinary gazette notification. The proclamation was […]
Sri Lanka vehicle sales down 50-pct after Ditwah importers say, seeking penalty relief
The vehicle market in Sri Lanka has been significantly affected by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in a 50% drop in sales as many customers are unable […]
Sri Lanka budget deficit down 73-pct, current account in surplus to November
Sri Lanka’s overall budget deficit experienced a significant reduction of 73% to 325 billion rupees, while revenues increased by 35.5% to 4,945 billion rupees. This […]
Sri Lanka PickMe writes to police chief on violent protectionism of tuk-tuk mafia
Sri Lankan ride-hailing company PickMe has requested police protection and equitable law enforcement for its drivers following incidents where gangs of tuk-tuk drivers have reportedly […]
“Our determination to create a prosperous city with a beautiful life will never be abandoned,” says Colombo Mayor.
he second reading of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Budget 2025 will take place on December 31, 2025, following what Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar described as a […]
Air Astana starts Sri Lanka flights on Christmas day boosting arrivals after Ditwah
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has commenced flights to Sri Lanka, beginning on Christmas Day, to cater to tourists for the 2025/2026 winter season, […]
Rounding Off Generosity
One of Sri Lanka’s leading commercial banks named as the first Bank to reach US$ 1 Billion market Capitalisation in August 2025 by translating national […]
Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after concert cancellation
International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a social […]
Bentley, Ferrari and Maybachs costing up to Rs300mn registered in Sri Lanka
According to an analysis of registry data by JB Securities, a Colombo-based brokerage, premium vehicles costing up to 300 million rupees, including a Bentley, Ferrari, […]
Vietnam’s Vikyno leads Sri Lanka 2-wheel tractor market
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to an analysis of Sri Lanka’s vehicle registry data conducted by J B Securities, a Colombo-based equities brokerage, Vietnam’s Vikyno has […]
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs1bn Treasury bills after auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan public debt management office has announced the sale of treasury bills amounting to 1,006 million rupees through a tap […]
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down 9.7-pct in November 2025
Sri Lanka’s vehicle sales experienced a decline across various categories by 9.7 percent in November 2025, marking the second consecutive month of reduced sales, according […]
From Investor Forum to Financial News Authority: The Evolution of Financial Chronicle
Financial Chronicle traces its origins to May 8, 2010, when it was launched as the Sri Lanka Equity Forum, an online community created to give […]
Sri Lanka cyclone: More than a million still need aid weeks after Ditwah floods
Nearly a month after Cyclone Ditwah tore across Sri Lanka, more than a million people – including over half a million children – remain in […]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Show Resilience as Earnings Reach US$ 15.8 Billion
Sri Lanka’s export sector sustained its upward momentum, recording a. 5.8% year-on-year growth during the January–November period, according to the Export Development Board. Based on Sri Lanka […]
Indian Vehicle Imports Lose Ground as Japanese Brands Dominate Sri Lanka’s Car Market
The import of Indian-origin vehicles to Sri Lanka has declined sharply, according to the latest monthly vehicle registration review by J. B. Securities, marking a significant […]