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Nations Trust Bank nine-month PAT up 23% to Rs. 14.9 b
Loan growth up 45% YoY to Rs. 131 b Net Stage 3 ratio of 1.03% Tier I capital at 18.90% Total Capital Adequacy Ratio at 20.03% Return on equity at 23.20%
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November 17, 2025
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War against polythene: Recycling is the best long run solution
War against Sili-Sili bags
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November 17, 2025
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SLT Group rings strong 3Q and nine-month results
Records Rs. 6.5 b PAT, heralding strong turnaround from 2024, Operating profit surges 64% YoY to Rs. 11.8 b, showcasing disciplined execution and sustained financial momentum, Finance cost down 21% YoY, highlighting prudent financial management At company level, PAT rises 238% YoY to Rs. 4.1 b, Mobitel delivers Rs. 1.7 b net profit
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November 17, 2025
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US-Sri Lanka defence ties strengthen via Montana State Partnership Program MoU
THE United States and Sri Lanka yesterday signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the State Partnership Program (SPP) between Defence Ministry, the Montana National Guard and the US Coast Guard District 13.
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November 17, 2025
Daily FT
Throwing good taxpayer money after bad
IN its first Budget, presented earlier this year, the NPP Government specified a payment of Rs. 20 billion to partially cover the debt of SriLankan Airlines. This came in for a lot of criticism.
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November 17, 2025
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First digital platform for smart and sustainable shrimp aquaculture debuts
Landmark initiative by FAO and Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ministry
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November 17, 2025
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SLT appoints A.N. Hapugala and Raghvendra Madhav to Board
SRI Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has announced the appointment of A.N. Hapugala as a NonNon-Executive Independent Director and Raghvendra Madhav as an Independent NonExecutive Director to its Board.
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November 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka named GCM Champion Country for leadership in migration governance
SRI Lanka has been officially recognised as a Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Champion Country, joining a select group of nations that demonstrate innovation and leadership in migration governance.
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November 17, 2025
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Aitken Spence continues strong performance; PBT up 42% in 1H
AITKEN Spence PLC has recorded a revenue of Rs. 40.7 billion for the six months ending 30 September 2025, reflecting operational resilience across its diversified businesses.
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November 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka must not rush to dismantle tariffs until forex stability secured – CUBA
Notes some industries overprotected for political reasons while others left to collapse Urges Govt. to introduce WTO-compliant non-tariff barriers, quality standards, licencing and safeguard clauses
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November 17, 2025
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Winning start for CR and Air Force
THE opening weekend of the Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/2026 got underway in thrilling fashion, with Air Force SC and CR & FC both securing convincing victories to make strong early statements.
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November 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council strengthens global cooperation at ASA and GSA Annual Meeting in Indonesia
THE Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) joined global trade leaders at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Asian Shippers’ Alliance (ASA) and the Global Shippers’ Alliance (GSA) held in Bali, Indonesia.
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November 17, 2025
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Dominant Pakistan make 3-0 series sweep
PAKISTAN completed their third series sweep against Sri Lanka when they won the third and final ODI by six wickets to take the three-match series 3-0 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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November 17, 2025
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Removing trading activities from VAT and limiting SSCL only to non-VAT registrants
THE Value Added Tax (VAT) is imposed quarterly at the rate of 18% on four principal branches of business activity: manufacture, imports, trading (buying and selling), and services. Similarly, the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) is also imposed quarterly at the rate of 2.5% on the very same branches of business.
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November 17, 2025
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HNB powers “Moods of Christmas” at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
HNB PLC has partnered with Soul Sounds and Cinnamon Grand Colombo to present the iconic “Moods of Christmas” concert on 21 December 2025 at The Atrium, Cinnamon Grand.
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November 17, 2025
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Ideal Motors strengthens customer care with countrywide service camps
IDEAL Motors, the authorised importer of Mahindra vehicles and a leader in light commercial vehicle sales, has launched a series of nationwide service camps to provide customers with convenient access to expert vehicle care in their own cities.
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November 17, 2025
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Chanaka and Danushan to tee off in Malaysia
VETERAN golfer Chanaka Perera and rising young talent Kumar Danushan are set to represent Sri Lanka at the 121st Malaysian Amateur Open 2025, scheduled from 20 to 23 November at the Permaipura Golf & Country Club in Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman in Malaysia.
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November 17, 2025
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Telesonic puts Sri Lanka on global map
■ Wins Midea's first-ever Sustainability Pioneer Award
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November 17, 2025
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Global Vinyl reinforces market leadership with launch of locally manufactured luxury SPC flooring
GLOBAL Vinyl Ltd., has recently expanded its impressive product range with the introduction of their Luxury SPC Flooring (Stone Plastic Composite), a breakthrough innovation in the Sri Lankan flooring market.
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November 17, 2025
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David Pieris Aviation charts new era in domestic air travel
™ Receives Air Operator Certificate and Operations Specifications from the Civil Aviation Authority ™ Becomes a fully licenced domestic airline operator
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November 17, 2025
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Design beyond glamour: Mercedes -Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025
A global platform redefining what fashion means for a new South Asia where design meets innovation, mobility, sustainability, and culture
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November 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka must..
Sri Lanka must.. “We are still operating under severe forex pressures.
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November 17, 2025
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Will the long-standing norm disappear from Sri Lankan vehicle imports
AS vehicle technologies continue to advance rapidly, the processes surrounding importation have also had to evolve.
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November 17, 2025
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HNBGI reports 21% growth, outpacing market YTD end-Sept.
GWP reaches Rs. 8.2 b, up from Rs. 6.7 ba year ago
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November 17, 2025
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JVP/NPP Govt. abusing public funds for political advantage
ON 14 November, the second reading of the Budget for the year 2026 was adopted in Parliament with a majority of 118 votes.
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November 17, 2025
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Secondary Bond market sees demand on the long end
■ Rs. 80 b T-Bond auction fully subscribed; demand spills over to DIW ■ Rupee depreciates
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November 17, 2025
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AKD-led NPP Government – one year on
THE first anniversary of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's administration marks a moment of reflection for a nation that, just twelve months ago, placed unprecedented trust in a political force long kept at the margins. The mandate Sri Lankans handed to Anura Dissanayake and the National People's Power (NPP) was unlike any in the country's post-independence history. It was not merely a change of leadership or a reshuffling of political faces.
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November 17, 2025
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Asian Paints Causeway unveils improved Classique GLO
■ Redefines interior paint standards ■Over 1,000 dealers gather at 'The Uprising' launch conventions across country
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November 17, 2025
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NDB Bank partners Browns to drive future of Electric Vehicles
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November 17, 2025
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Fitzpatrick wins in Dubai as Mcllroy clinches seventh overall title
AN emotional Rory Mcllroy paid tribute to Seve Ballesteros after eclipsing the Spaniard by clinching his seventh Race to Dubai title, despite being beaten to the DP World Tour Championship by Matt Fitzpatrick.
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