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Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - March 2026

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In this issue

Tilvin Silva, General Secretary, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), visited India under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) Distinguished Visitors Program.

LB Finance delivered a standout performance in 2024/25, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s second-largest Non-Bank Financial Institution.

Krishan Balendra, Chairperson, John Keells Holdings, discusses performance drivers, growth in retail and mobility, and how scale and leadership support long-term value creation.

Under Thimal Perera, CEO, DFCC Bank drives growth through disciplined credit management, diversified revenue, stronger CASA mobilization, and continued investment in digital capabilities.

Under the leadership of Kelum Edirisinghe, CEO, the Bank has recorded
remarkable post-tax profit growth, strengthened asset quality, and
expanded its footprint across retail, SME, and wholesale banking.

Ramesh Jayasekara, Director/CEO, discusses the key drivers of Seylan
Bank’s success: digital transformation, targeted credit growth, and extensive automation to improve customer service delivery.

MODART International Paris, in partnership with the International
Academy of Fashion (IAF), has been offering its degree programs in
Sri Lanka for the past ten years.

Visit of Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna to India

Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), visited India under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) Distinguished Visitors Program.

2 mins

Dialog introduces Dialog Play, marking a new era of Entertainment

Dialog Axiata has unveiled Dialog Play, a unified entertainment brand combining Dialog Television and Dialog ViU under one platform.

1 mins

LB Finance's Growth Momentum: Performance, Innovation, and Strategic Foresight

LB Finance delivered a standout performance in 2024/25, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka's second-largest Non-Bank Financial Institution. The Company has sustained this momentum through the first nine months of 2025/26, reflecting consistent execution and clarity in strategic direction.

9 mins

John Keells Holdings: Scaling Transformational Investments for Sustainable Growth

John Keells Holdings (JKH) has emerged as a key corporate driver of renewed momentum, delivering strong year-on-year growth in revenue and EBITDA during 2025/26.

9 mins

Connecting the Dots to a New Sri Lankan Dream

How innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurship can help a nation thrive on its own terms.

3 mins

DFCC Bank: Engineering Sustainable Growth with Vision and Discipline

As Sri Lanka's financial sector steadily regains momentum, DFCC Bank has emerged as one of the standout performers, delivering record profitability in 2024 and sustaining strong earnings growth through the first half of 2025.

8 mins

DFCC lists Sri Lanka's first Basel III-Compliant GSS+ Bond

DFCC Bank marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka's financial sector by ringing the opening bell at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to celebrate the launch and listing of the country's first Basel Ill-compliant Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-Linked Loan (GSS+) Bond.

1 mins

BOC empowers young entrepreneurs through beyond banking

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) aims to train between 1,500 and 2,000 entrepreneurs over the next few years as part of an expanded effort to strengthen Sri Lanka's SME sector, says DGM Rohana Kumara, who heads the bank's Business Revival Division.

1 mins

Simplify, Scale Up, Strengthen: NDB's Roadmap to 2030

As Sri Lanka's financial landscape evolves, the National Development Bank (NDB) has navigated a pivotal phase of growth, innovation, and strategic recalibration.

10+ mins

People's Leasing Al-Safa marks 20 Years of Islamic Finance Excellence

People's Leasing Al-Safa Islamic Finance proudly celebrates 20 years of pioneering Shari'ah-compliant financial excellence in Sri Lanka.

1 mins

BOC celebrates Sri Lanka's largest Sustainability Bond Issue

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) marked the listing of its inaugural Basel III-compliant Tier II Sustainability Bond with a ceremonial bell ringing at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), celebrating the largest sustainability bond issuance in Sri Lanka's history and the first by a state-owned bank.

1 mins

Driving Growth: Seylan Bank's Record-Breaking Year

In 2024, Seylan Bank achieved its highest-ever after-tax profit, demonstrating strategic foresight and a commitment to customer-centric banking.

10+ mins

Sampath Bank marks 2025 as a year of disciplined execution

Sampath Group delivered its strongest financial performance in history in 2025, recording a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of 53 billion rupees and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of 32.6 billion rupees, reflecting year-on-year growth of eight percent and 13 percent, respectively.

2 mins

Melwa and Prime Lands strengthen Colombo's Global Investment Landscape with USD 57.6 million Port City Deal

Melwa Conglomerate and Prime Lands have announced a landmark USD 57.6 million marina-front acquisition at Port City Colombo, marking one of Sri Lanka's most significant ultra-luxury real estate investments. The strategic development signals renewed investor confidence while reinforcing Colombo’s emergence as a competitive regional hub for premium waterfront living.

2 mins

HNB posts record advances, strengthens balance sheet in 2025

Hatton National Bank (HNB) Group delivered a strong performance in 2025, reporting a Group Profit After Tax (PAT) of 49.8 billion rupees, reflecting steady progress amid Sri Lanka's improving economic landscape.

2 mins

Cultivating International Talent Through Fashion Education

The billion-dollar global fashion industry presents untapped opportunities—especially for Sri Lankans.

10+ mins

NDB posts record earnings, doubles normalised PAT

National Development Bank (NDB) has announced robust financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting strong growth across core banking segments and reaffirming the sustainability of its earnings momentum.

2 mins

Sampath Bank and COYLE launch Mastercard World Credit Card

Sampath Bank has collaborated with the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) to introduce the COYLE Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card, a proposition created for entrepreneurs whose influence extends beyond their businesses and into the wider economy.

1 mins

Record performance and strategic expansion: DFCC Bank delivers a landmark 2025

DFCC Bank delivered a record financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, underscoring the strength of its strategy, disciplined execution, and resilient balance sheet.

2 mins

Bank of Ceylon Records 120.8 billion rupees Profit Before Tax (PBT) in 2025

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ended December 31, 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of 76 billion rupees, an 18 percent increase over the previous year, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached 120.8 billion rupees.

2 mins

TONI&GUY Sri Lanka: World-class hairdressing excellence arrives on the island

Since its humble beginnings in Clapham, London in 1963, TONI&GUY has grown into one of the most influential names in professional hairdressing worldwide.

2 mins

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort welcomes new General Manager Frederik Van den Borre

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has announced the appointment of Frederik Van den Borre as General Manager, effective January 15, 2026.

1 mins

NSB Uragasmanhandiya Branch relocated

Having commenced operations in 2003, the Uragasmanhandiya Branch of National Savings Bank (NSB) has been delivering excellent customer service for over two decades.

1 mins

People's Bank hosts Kelaniya Finance undergraduates

The program provided early exposure to the banking sector, helping students link academic learning with industry practice.

1 mins

HUTCH unveils Sri Lanka's first sustainability-focused brand retail spaces

HUTCH Sri Lanka is redefining the country's retail landscape with the launch of its Signature outlets, designed at the core by sustainability thinking to modern retailing and servicing.

1 mins

People's Bank posts record 40.2 billion rupees profit; assets top four trillion rupees

People’s Bank has announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting an all-time high standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of 40.2 billion rupees.

2 mins

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Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine Description:

Publisher: BT-Options

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The magazine of the corporate world, Business Today features an interesting line-up of interviews with eminent personalities who impact the corporate, commercial and economic sectors. The monthly magazine also includes exclusive articles syndicated from the Harvard Business Review and Financial Times. It has also featured the monthly columns by Richard Branson and Howard Schultz. International interviews featured include Sir Richard Branson, Paul Allen, Howard Schultz, Omar Bin Laden and Sir Jonathan Ive. Articles penned by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Jr. have also been featured in the magazine.