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SLIM Brand Week 2025 Ready to Deliver Insights Inspiration Solutions Featuring 30 Speakers

Businesscafe - SLIM Brand Week 2025, the highly anticipated annual flagship event hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body representing the marketing fraternity, is set to transform Sri Lanka’s marketing landscape once again.

Unveiling Key Insights from IDC s Microsoft Commissioned Study

Businesscafe - As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from being a technological buzzword to a business imperative, a recent study commissioned by Microsoft to the International Data Corporation (IDC), titled The Business Opportunity of AI, reveals a crucial shift: businesses are no longer asking if they should integrate AI but rather how to do so strategically to gain a competitive edge.

HNB Supports KALA South Asia a Celebration of Art as Official Banking Partner

Businesscafe - Sri Lanka's largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC, is delighted to announce its official partnership with KALA South Asia 2025, the prestigious art initiative founded by Saskia Fernando and supported by the Udayshanth and Angelica Fernando Foundation.

Hayleys

Businesscafe - The Hayleys Group maintained its strong growth momentum during the first nine months of the financial year ending 31st March 2025, recording a 53% y-o-y increase in Profit Before Tax to Rs. 22.52 bn.

CDB boosts SMEs with very first NCGI loan disbursement in Sri Lanka

Businesscafe - Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) made yet another trailblazing move to boost SMEs in the country, by disbursing the very first loan in Sri Lanka under the National Credit Guarantee Institution (NCGI) Guarantee scheme.

MullenLowe wins Agency of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year at Effie s image 1

Businesscafe - MullenLowe Group (MLG), Sri Lanka’s largest Brand Communications Company retained its position as ‘Effie Agency of the Year’ for 2024 for the 2nd consecutive year at the recently concluded Effie Awards ceremony.

Peoples Leasing and DIMO Partner to Support Sri Lankan Agriculture

Businesscafe - People’s Leasing & Finance PLC has partnered with leading diversified conglomerate DIMO to introduce a dedicated finance scheme designed to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.

WindForce Reports 22 Growth in PAT for Nine Months in FY 24 25 and Declares Dividend of LKR 1.35 Billion

Businesscafe - WindForce PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading renewable energy provider, has announced a dividend of LKR 1 per share, totaling LKR 1.35 billion for the financial year 2024/25.

Evolution Auto Accelerates Sri Lankas Transition to Cost Effective EV Solutions

Businesscafe - Sri Lanka’s shift towards sustainable mobility is accelerating, driven by Evolution Auto, a pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) space.

DFCC Bank Partners with David Peiris Renewable Energy to Drive Solar Energy Adoption in Sri Lanka

Businesscafe - DFCC Bank has announced its strategic partnership with David Peiris Renewable Energy to promote the adoption of solar energy solutions among individuals and businesses.