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Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice breaks new ground in Sri Lanka offering industry-first free insurance cover

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Ideal Motors Pvt Ltd and its subsidiary Ideal First Choice Pvt Ltd (part of the Ideal Group of Companies) have pioneered an insurance reward scheme free of charge, an industry first for vehicle owners who continue to avail services from both Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice workshops. The Ideal Motors main workshop located in Ratmalana, exclusively undertakes repairs and services for Mahindra vehicles and the eleven Ideal First Choice Workshops located island wide undertake repairs and services for multi-brand vehicles including Mahindra vehicles.

Founder and Chairman of Ideal Group Mr Nalin Welgama stated: “We are delighted to reward our customers with free personal accident insurance cover, a first time event in Sri Lanka’s automobile market. At Ideal Group, we are constantly providing innovative solutions to our loyal customers. We believe vehicle owners of any brand should be honored with this reward, for choosing to service their vehicles with us. We have partnered with the highly reputed and trusted Allianz insurance Lanka Pvt Ltd for this initiative”.

Labour services of more than Rs. 4000 carried out at any of the Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice Workshops are eligible to a free personal accident insurance cover valued to a maximum of Rs 400,000. The insurance cover offers a range of benefits including accidental death, total and/or permanent disablement, accidental death due to an accident as a passenger in a car, rider on a bike, funeral benefits, medical expenses and daily hospital cash allowance. Loss of life and/or disability due to an accidental death covers up to a sum of Rs 400,000. The sum of Rs 40,000 will be covered as funeral expenses and medical expenses of up to Rs 40,000 irrespective of hospitalization at a government hospital or a private hospital. The personal accident cover will not cover hospitalization due to natural causes or other unrelated illnesses.

About the Ideal Group

With over three decades of disrupting the local automotive and after-market solutions industry, Ideal Holdings and Ideal Group is a truly Sri Lankan Group of Companies leading the way in Sri Lanka. The Group’s strength consists of over a 1,000 team members and boasts turnover of more than Rs. 20 billion annually. As a pioneer, Ideal Group specializes in assembly, import and distribution of motor vehicles and multi-brand spare parts, automotive after sales services.

In Q2 FY19 Indian giant Mahindra Finance announced the investment of Rs. 2 billion till Q4 2021 increasing its stake in Ideal Finance to 58.2%. Through Ideal Finance, the Group focuses on Finance and Real Estate services, logistics and a plethora of services uplifting economical standards and enabling every citizen in the country.

Ideal Group holds the sole authorized distributor rights of Mahindra motor vehicles and motor cycles in Sri Lanka and the co-ownership of Sri Lanka’s “first automotive assembly and production plant” in Welipenna, which is a bi-product of the joint venture between Ideal Group and India’s automotive giant, Mahindra and Mahindra. In 2019, a Rs. 3 billion investment made way for a state–of–the-art assembly plant in 2019 forming Mahindra Ideal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd in which Ideal Group holds an ownership of 65%. With its capacity to manufacture 5,000 vehicle units per annum, the assembly plant is expected to export vehicles to the South Asian countries and continue to stamp the global footprint. It is also the nucleus of KUV100 NXT, the first ‘Make in Sri Lanka’ SUV car introduced.

Following a service first philosophy, the Group claims a large footprint across Sri Lanka with its island wide network of Ideal sales showrooms, after market, genuine spare part dealers, multi brand workshops, tyres, and premier workshops.



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Constituent Change in the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index

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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2026 Mid-Year rebalance.

The exclusion and inclusion as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices, effective from 22nd June 2026 (after the market close of 19th June 2026) are presented below.

The S&P SL 20 index includes the 20 largest companies, by total market capitalization, listed on the CSE that meet minimum size, liquidity and financial viability thresholds. The constituents are weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization, subject to a single stock cap of 15%, which is employed to reduce single stock concentration.

The S&P SL 20 index has been designed in accordance with international practices and standards. All stocks are classified according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was co-developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MCSI and is widely used by market participants throughout the world.

To be eligible for inclusion, a stock must have a minimum float-adjusted market capitalization of 500 million Sri Lankan rupees (Rs), a six-month median daily value traded of Rs 0.25 million and have positive net income over the 12 months prior to the rebalancing reference date. For information, including the complete methodology, please visit: www.spindices.com

Effective from 22nd June 2026 the stocks in the S&P Sri Lanka 20 in alphabetical order are as above.

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Teejay Group navigates industry headwinds with financial strength and strategic focus

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Teejay Lanka Chairman Ajit Gunewardene and CEO Pubudu De Silva

The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 60.04 billion during the period, reflecting a 10% year-on-year decline, primarily due to continued softness in global textile demand. This performance was largely impacted by reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, intensified pricing pressures across key markets, and the resulting decline in volumes, all of which collectively weighed on topline growth.

Group Gross Profit declined by 36% year-on-year to LKR 5.02 billion, mainly attributable to lower production volumes, underutilization of plant capacity, sustained pricing pressures, and an unfavorable product mix. Together, these factors adversely affected margin performance amid a challenging operating environment.

The Group reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 54.7 million, representing a 98% year-on-year decline. This was primarily driven by higher rupee-denominated costs and non-recurring items, provision for doubtful debts, and restructuring costs associated with right-sizing initiatives.

Ajit Gunewardene, Chairman of the Teejay Group said, “The year was marked by persistent global demand softness and pricing pressures, which impacted results. Despite this, we focused on operational efficiency, cost discipline, and strengthening our financial resilience. These actions position the Group to navigate ongoing uncertainty while remaining committed to long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

Despite these near-term challenges, the Teejay Group continues to maintain a strong financial position, supported by disciplined working capital management and a robust liquidity base. As at 31 March 2026, cash and cash equivalents stood at LKR 8.3 billion, while the Group’s net asset base increased by 3% year-on-year to LKR 32.4 billion, reinforcing the resilience of its balance sheet.

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Fairfirst celebrates 7 years of supporting the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit

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Fairfirst Insurance has once again partnered with the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit, continuing its support for the seventh consecutive year. This partnership reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the community.

Through this initiative, Fairfirst will provide comprehensive insurance coverage for the highly trained canines attached to the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit. These dogs play a critical role in supporting police operations across the country, assisting with crime detection, narcotics investigations, search and rescue missions, and public safety efforts.

As a company that believes business should create a meaningful impact beyond insurance, Fairfirst remains committed to initiatives that support communities and recognise the vital contributions of those who help keep society safe. This shared commitment to protection and responsibility continues to drive the company’s long-standing partnership with the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit.

Commenting on the continued partnership, Ravishankar Wickneswaran, CEO of Fairfirst Insurance, said, “It is a privilege for us to continue supporting the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit for the seventh consecutive year. These dogs serve the country with incredible discipline and loyalty, often in challenging situations. Supporting their wellbeing is one small way for us to give back, and it reflects the FairfirstWay of standing by those who protect and serve our communities every day.”

Fairfirst looks forward to continuing this partnership and contributing to the wellbeing of the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit in the years ahead.

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