Category : Economy & Market
New 2.5% tax on imported vehicles to take effect in April 2026
Sri Lanka will impose a 2.5% tax on imported vehicles from 1 April 2026, raising pric...
CBSL issues warning on transactions in foreign currency
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka mandates all local transactions be conducted in Sri Lan...
United Motors Group Reports LKR 2.4 Billion Profit for First Nine Months of FY25/26
United Motors Group (UML) announced a robust financial performance for the first nine...
Fish prices rise post-fishers protest
Fish prices rise as traditional fishermen protest the ban on winch machines, reducing...
Gold and silver prices climb again
Gold and silver prices rose as US dollar and Treasury yields fell, following soft Dec...
Sri Lanka’s official reserves dip slightly in January 2026
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets fell slightly to $6,824 million in January 2026, ...
Sri Lanka and World Bank review ongoing development projects
World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer met Sri Lankan officials to review on...
Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback
Asian stocks edge lower as AI disruption fears weigh on global tech shares, while oil...