Petition filed in Lankan Supreme Court seeking travel restriction on Rajapaksa brothers, other influential personsThe petition filed by Sri Lankan swimmer and coach Julian Bolling, former Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chandra Jayaratne, glo...
12 Jul, 2022, 03.21 PM IST
Sri Lanka calls for restructure of $1 bln debt and stabilityThe opposition and some partners of the ruling coalition rejected calls this week for a unity government from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ...
07 Apr, 2022, 07.52 PM IST
Sri Lanka central bank chief to take office, no takers for finmin job: SourcesThe policy is likely to be unveiled the following morning, after which the new governor is expected to lay out his priorities and plans at ...
07 Apr, 2022, 12.10 PM IST
Sri Lanka's president seeks unity government to solve economic crisisThe debt-laden country is struggling to pay for imports of fuel and other goods due to a foreign exchange crisis, leading to hours-long pow...
04 Apr, 2022, 04.01 PM IST
Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor quits amid mounting economic woesAccording to the Central Bank estimates, inflation and prices of essentials have surged to 17.5 per cent in February this year, and are exp...
04 Apr, 2022, 01.42 PM IST
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka in talks with India for another $1.5 bln credit lineFinance Minister Rajapaksa is set to fly to Washington, D.C. next month to start talks with the IMF for a rescue plan and also seek support...
28 Mar, 2022, 07.49 PM IST
Putin's war threatens to crush a $81 bn economy in India's neighbourhoodSri Lanka’s “debt overhang,” along with persistent fiscal and balance-of-payments shortfalls, “will constrain growth and jeopardize macroec...
28 Mar, 2022, 07.42 AM IST
India grants financial assistance of over USD 900 million to Sri Lanka to overcome forex crisisThe Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay met Cabraal on Thursday and “expressed India's strong support to Sri Lanka in the wa...
14 Jan, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
Sri Lanka seeks $1.5 billion Indian credit line to tide over crisisDuring the recent visit to India, Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa had sought a $ one billion credit line for essential imports and ...
30 Dec, 2021, 08.58 AM IST
Sri Lankan currency faces heat following currency swap with ChinaIn the wake of depleting foreign exchange reserves, Sri Lanka rupee is putting pressure on the balance of payments, The Leader reported quo...
10 Apr, 2021, 02.00 PM IST
China approves $1.5 billion currency swap with Sri Lanka: MinisterThe deal will allow the island to weather "present difficulties", State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms Aji...
10 Mar, 2021, 09.32 PM IST
Sri Lanka shuns IMF for China by taking a leaf out of Malaysia's contrarian crisis playbookThe new steps will strengthen Sri Lanka’s credit profile, enhance exchange rate stability, and improve the resilience of the economy, the n...
09 Mar, 2021, 03.15 PM IST
- Sri Lanka invites Indian investment
Sri Lanka today invited Indian business community to look at investment opportunities in its sectors such as ports, tourism and financial s...
21 Feb, 2013, 06.49 PM IST
- Indian bank opens second branch in Jaffna
The city-headquartered bank currently has a branch in Colombo in the island nation. Besides, it also has an presence in Singapore.
21 Jan, 2011, 09.32 PM IST
- IOB plans to raise investments in Sri Lanka
Public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is planning to enhance its investments in Sri Lanka, local media report stated.
14 Nov, 2007, 10.52 AM IST
- India, Lanka to finetune economic ties
India and Sri Lanka will conclude negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement by the end of this year. The agreement al...
01 Nov, 2007, 12.56 AM IST
- Lanka set for record growth despite conflict
The recent escalation in fighting in Sri Lanka has not derailed the nation's economy, with the island on track to record its fastest growth...
29 Jul, 2007, 09.38 AM IST