According to the state-owned Silumina newspaper, approximately 150 luxury Range Rover vehicles have already been ordered following the Sri Lankan government’s decision to lift the ban on vehicle imports.
The price of a Range Rover is estimated to be around Rs. 150 million. These vehicles are expected to hit Sri Lankan roads by June 2025.
Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe What is an energy hub? An energy hub is a strategically located site for storing, refining, and distributing energy resources such as petroleum, natural gas, and electricity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy hubs are “key nodes that enable flexible energy flows, ensuring balance and stability across interconnected systems.” Globally,…
According to a report published by the state-owned Silumina newspaper on April 6, the Sri Lankan government is considering the possibility of imposing taxes on tuition classes. The government, which recently increased salaries for public sector employees, is now focusing heavily on boosting tax revenue. Prof. Wasantha Athukorala, Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities…
The Bank of Ceylon (BoC) has announced plans to issue 100 million debentures valued at Rs. 100 each, totaling Rs. 10 billion. The bank also intends to issue an additional 50 million debentures worth Rs. 5 billion if there is high investor demand, bringing the potential total to Rs. 15 billion. Fitch Ratings has assigned…
In a letter dated March 24, the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, informed Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando of an urgent electricity tariff hike in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) in 2024, Anidda newspaper reported. Copies of…
The reimplementation of the controversial Parate Execution Law in Sri Lanka has sparked renewed debate across the business and legal sectors. The law, under the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990, allows licensed commercial banks to auction properties mortgaged against loans without judicial proceedings if borrowers fail to settle…
Sri Lanka’s automobile market has become a focal point for competition between Indian and Chinese automobile manufacturers, each striving to establish a strong presence in this strategically located island nation. Indian Automotive Influence Indian automobile manufacturers have a longstanding relationship with Sri Lanka, historically dominating sectors such as motorcycles and three-wheelers (tuk-tuks). Prior to 2020,…
