Business
DIMO reigns supreme at Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence – Regional Award Ceremony

DIMO has once again earned the prestigious “General Distributor Award” by Mercedes-Benz AG, outperforming others in the region, in the General Distributor category, at the recently held Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence – Regional Award Ceremony. DIMO has created new standards in regional service excellence by gaining a higher Customer Satisfaction Index and Net Promoter Scores. This resulted in DIMO receiving the best Service Excellence Award ranking among the General Distributors in the region.
Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence – Regional Award Ceremony also recognised Hirun Koralage, Amantha Yapa and Sahinda Wasalathanthrige – three members of DIMO’s Mercedes-Benz Service Facility, as “Top Service Advisers of the Year” in the region. These recipients are selected based on several criteria and they have once again raised the bar in Service Excellence and have demonstrated their superior professionalism and commitment in serving their customers, which has earned them this incredible accolade.
DIMO Chairman & Managing Director Ranjith Pandithage stated “Our constant winning streak portrays that DIMO is the only trustworthy place for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Sri Lanka. This also demonstrates DIMO’s passion towards ensuring maximum customer delight, while keeping in line with our purpose of fuelling dreams and aspirations of the communities we serve in. Our team constantly strives to provide peace of mind to our customers, with the promise of best service for their beloved three-pointed star.”
This phenomenal accomplishment further showcases DIMO’s focus on creating and delivering exceptional customer service, even during the challenging times similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuous success at the Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence – Regional Award ceremonies solidifies DIMO’s commitment to delivering the best in terms of service and experience, to its customers.
DIMO believes that continuous technical training supplemented with knowledge shared by Mercedes-Benz certified trainers plays an integral part in delivering a pleasant and a luxurious journey for the customer. DIMO’s investments on software, special tools and equipment recommended by Mercedes-Benz AG always guarantee the best quality of service, at each customer contact point.
DIMO also adheres rigorously to all Mercedes-Benz repair processes and guidelines to ensure that every vehicle repaired or serviced at DIMO 800, is attended to with the utmost care and efficiency, as it is the only Mercedes-Benz AG authorised Service Centre in Sri Lanka, fully equipped with the latest technology and technical experts, catering to all Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The trust placed on DIMO for the past eight decades is not only a constant reassurance to its clientele and valued Principals such as Mercedes-Benz AG, but also a testament to the fact that DIMO is committed to provide reliable and trustworthy service, of the highest quality, making it the true home of Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka.
Business
Global CEO Forum fetes one of most influential SL entrepreneurs

In tribute to the late Merril J. Fernando, the esteemed Founder of Dilmah Tea, the Global Brand Creator 2023 Award was bestowed at the Global CEO Forum held recently in Sri Lanka. This prestigious accolade was presented to Kirmali Fernando (the daughter-in-law of late Merril J. Fernando) by the Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Kataro Katsuki, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, Janaka Abeysinghe, CEO -SLT MOBITEL, Dr. DMA Kulasuriya, Director General-NIBM, Ahamed Ikram, Director-Emerald International , Dilanga Karunaratna- Director Otto Bathware and Anura Siriwardena, Chairman-Global CEO Forum.
Business
Coca-Cola Sri Lanka extends its ‘Adopt A Beach’ program for a third year

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Ltd. proudly continues its mission to safeguard Sri Lanka’s shorelines by extending the ‘Adopt A Beach’ initiative for a triumphant third year. This exciting announcement aligns with the celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16, 2023, emphasizing the paramount significance of coastal preservation.
Commemorating the partnership with an exclusive beach cleanup and an enlightening session at Crow Island Beach, the day’s proceedings were honored by the presence of the Governor of the Western Province and Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Roshan Goonetileke and key government stakeholders representing the Ministry of Local Government, Colombo Municipal Council, Environmental Police Division, Coastal Conservation Department, Waste Management Authority and the Crow Island Beach Management Society.
Additionally, underlining the vital role that the youth of our nation play in forging cleaner and safer coastal regions, particularly through the realms of media and volunteerism, the occasion also brought together young talents from the media sector and a dedicated team of volunteers from the Clean Ocean Force, Clean Ocean Force Youth Club of the Ocean’s University, Clean Ocean Force Youth Club in Negombo, Rotaract Club Colombo Regent, Shri Vimukthi Youth Association, youth from International Schools and Adfactors Public Relations Lanka.
Business
PLC’s profits surge 80.9% in Q1, amidst challenging environment

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), a pillar of strength and stability in Sri Lanka’s financial sector, successfully concluded the 1st Quarter of the fiscal year 2023/24 with a year-on-year increase in Profit of 80.9% in the midst of a challenging economic landscape.
PLC’s top line interest income recorded an impressive 10.2%, reaching Rs. 7,465 million owing to the increased investment income during the quarter. However, the company’s net interest income showed a modest fall when compared to the first quarter of 2022/23. This was mostly the result of higher interest expenses brought on by the repricing of deposits to higher rates in line with higher policy rates. Despite the stated decrease in net interest income, PLC was able to end the first quarter with a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 331 million as opposed to Rs. 183 million recorded in Q1 2022/23 thanks to the significant year-on-year reduction in Impairment Charges as well as reduction in operating expenses, demonstrative of an intensified commitment to internal sustainability.
Similarly, PLC Group also recorded a PAT of Rs. 552 million during Q1 2023/24, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 21.5% mainly driven by the significant reduction in the Group’s impairment charges and other losses for loans and receivables.
Even in the face of a highly inflationary environment, PLC successfully reduced total operating expenses by 3.5% compared to the corresponding quarter in the year prior due to a determined effort to increase efficiency through digital initiatives, right-sizing of branches, and improvements in internal processes. PLC recognized the significance of recalibrating its balance sheet in a setting not favourable to business expansion and took strategic measures to ensure the right sizing of its balance sheet resulting a total asset base of Rs. 155,380 million as of 30 June 2023. Backed by these strategic moves, total asset base of the PLC Group also remained resilient at Rs. 179,948 million as of 30 June 2023.
In an extremely volatile and complex business setting PLC adopted a highly disciplined liquidity management approach to ensure financial stability whilst maintaining capital adequacy ratios well ahead of the statutory minimums at the end of Q1. The majority of PLC’s funding needs were met through improved collections enabling PLC to remain watchful in growing its deposit base in a high-interest environment. Despite these measures, the deposit base of PLC remained robust at Rs. 93,228 million as of 30 June 2023, showcasing strong customer confidence. The Group deposit base also remained strong at Rs. 100,439 million, as at 30 June 2023.
Meanwhile, PLC retained its No.1 position as Sri Lanka’s Most-Loved Brand in Leasing and Finance category, as ranked by Brand Finance in LMD Brands Annual. The company’s steadfast dedication to excellence was also evident in its ascent from 51 to 36 in the esteemed “Most Respected Entities” ranking by LMD within just one year, further cementing its position as one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and trusted financial services providers.
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