Business & Economy

Government Policy 5 min read

External Commercial Borrowings Guide for Sri Lankan Firms in 2026

Struggling to fund your Sri Lankan business's next big expansion? External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) could be the lifeline you've been waiting for, especially as the Central Bank eases restrictions...

Feb 17, 2026 100

Government Policy 5 min read

Sri Lanka Credit Growth Policies 2026: Unlocking Expansion for SMEs

Imagine running your small business in Colombo or Kandy, watching competitors expand while high interest rates choke your growth. In 2026, Sri Lanka's evolving credit policies are opening doors for SM...

Feb 17, 2026 110

Corporate 17 min read

Sri Lanka's 2026 GDP Growth Targets: Government Aims for 6% Amid Budget Delays

Compare top car insurance providers in Sri Lanka for 2026. Expert guide to premiums, coverage options, and saving money on motor insurance.

Feb 15, 2026 148

Corporate 4 min read

Top 10 Sri Lankan Companies Driving 5.4% Q3 2025 Industrial Growth

Sri Lanka's economy roared back with a impressive 5.4% growth in Q3 2025, and it's the industrial sector that's stealing the show at 8.1% expansion.[1] If you're a local investor or business owner eye...

Feb 14, 2026 172

Business & Economy 6 min read

How to register a small business in Sri Lanka: Sole proprietorship vs (Pvt) Ltd vs partnership.

Overview: Choosing the right structure in Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka, most small businesses are set up as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or private limited company ((Pvt) Ltd). The best option for you depends mainly on your risk tolerance, growth plans, tax and compliance burden, and whet...

Jan 09, 2026 384

Entrepreneurship 6 min read

Andrew Carnegie: Steel Tycoon to Philanthropist – Lessons for Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

Introduction In the annals of global entrepreneurship, Andrew Carnegie stands as a towering figure—a Scottish immigrant who rose from poverty to become the richest man in the world through steel innovation, only to give away nearly his entire fortune. Born in 1835, Carnegie's life exemplifies the po...

Jan 08, 2026 228

Entrepreneurship 5 min read

Dulith Herath: The King of E-Commerce Revolutionizing Sri Lanka's Digital Marketplace

Introduction to Sri Lanka's E-Commerce Pioneer Dulith Herath stands as a towering figure in Sri Lanka's entrepreneurial landscape, rightfully earning the title of the King of E-Commerce. As the Founder and Chairman of Kapruka.com, Sri Lanka's largest e-commerce organization, Herath has transformed h...

Jan 08, 2026 278

Entrepreneurship 7 min read

Nikitha Grero: Building Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurial Success in Sri Lanka

Introduction: A Vision for Sri Lankan Excellence In the landscape of Sri Lankan entrepreneurship, few names resonate with the same combination of educational innovation and business acumen as Nikitha Grero. As the Group Director and Chief Visionary Officer of Lyceum International Schools, alongside...

Jan 06, 2026 247

Imports & Exports 5 min read

Sri Lanka’s Coconut Exports Surpass USD 1 Billion in 2025, Marking a Major Economic Leap

Sri Lanka's Coconut Export Triumph: Crossing the USD 1 Billion Mark In a historic achievement for Sri Lanka's agricultural sector, coconut and coconut-based product exports surged past USD 1 billion for the first time, reaching USD 1.0339 billion from January to October 2025. This milestone, announc...

Jan 06, 2026 286

Business & Economy 1 min read

Emergency Finance and Trade: Shielding Sri Lanka's Export Engine

Cyclone Ditwah threatened Sri Lanka's $12 billion export engine—40% apparel, 15% tea/rubber—but swift multilateral emergency finance preserved vital foreign exchange and 2 million jobs. ADB's $40 million trade guarantees enabled 500 exporters to secure working capital despite $200 million cyclone d...

Dec 24, 2025 88

Business & Economy 2 min read

From Stability to Growth: Is Sri Lanka Back on Global Investors' Radar?

International investor sentiment toward Sri Lanka has warmed significantly, with foreign direct investment (FDI) surging 15% to $507 million in January-October 2025, signaling confidence in post-crisis stability and President Dissanayake's reform trajectory. Apparel captured 40% ($200M) via Indian/...

Dec 24, 2025 84

Business & Economy 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Recovery "Still Incomplete": What That Means for Ordinary People

The World Bank characterizes Sri Lanka's post-crisis trajectory as "strong but incomplete," with poverty rates 10% above 2019 levels and 25% of households grappling with food insecurity despite 5.4% Q3 growth. Macro indicators shine—reserves $5.2B, inflation 5.8%, debt stabilizing—but micro-level s...

Dec 24, 2025 76