Sri Lanka’s startups are evolving, crossing boundaries and borders. Suresh Pathirana and Pradeep Balasubramanian of Hatch, along with Lakshan De Silva of Hyperglade, discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping this change. An Echelon brand partnership with Hatch

These brands are shaping Sri Lanka’s business landscape. Ranked by Brand Finance, the 100 Most Valuable Brands in 2025 combine financial performance and consumer perception. An Echelon brand partnership with Brand Finance Lanka. #Echelon #100MVB #MostValuableBrands #SL

The new DFCC iConnect 2.0 marks a significant advancement over its predecessor, says Sohantha Wijesingha, Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Banking at DFCC Bank PLC. An Echelon brand partnership with DFCC Bank PLC. #DFCCiConnect #CorporateBanking #NextGenBanking

Tehan Samarasinha of Chevron Sri Lanka comments that it can be a challenge to bring internationally famous brands to a local market. Chevron’s answer is to build marketing campaigns on three central pillars. An Echelon brand partnership with Chevron

Deloitte India’s Viswanathan Ravichandran takes us through open networks and how they empower financial inclusion, particularly for underprivileged communities. An Echelon brand partnership with Deloitte

Damith Pallewatte of HNB PLC highlights the Bank’s new focus on staff empowerment. As the economy meets new opportunities and challenges, an agile team will be needed to keep the Bank at the forefront of its customers’ needs. An Echelon brand partnership with @hnbplc

Nations Trust Bank’s customers benefit from tailored service and curated experiences, says Sheahan Daniel. This combination makes it a potent partner for all Sri Lankans. An Echelon brand partnership with Nations Trust Bank

The economic crisis drove drivers to stretch oil changes past manufacturer‑recommended limits, says Tehan Samarasinha of Chevron Sri Lanka. Field research confirmed its locally tailored products could safely meet those extended limits. An Echelon brand partnership with Chevron

NSN Murty of Deloitte South Asia explains how India plans to utilise tech and educational access to promote innovation across the population. This will help the country achieve its ambitious target of a $30–35 trillion economy by 2047. An Echelon brand partnership with Deloitte

NTB will design its products in line with the country’s overall economic growth, says Sheahan Daniel of Nations Trust Bank. An Echelon brand partnership with Nations Trust Bank

Customers use products that make their lives easier, says Damith Pallewatte of HNB PLC. The Bank’s digital offerings have seen high public adoption due to their success meeting this demand. An Echelon brand partnership with @hnbplc

NSN Murty of Deloitte South Asia, Viswanathan Ravichandran of Deloitte India, and Zahra Cader of Deloitte Sri Lanka discuss the steps India has taken to build financial inclusion and how these lessons could be applied in Sri Lanka. An Echelon brand partnership with @DeloitteSL

Digital banking may unlock new capabilities, but it brings with it a host of new risks to deal with as well. HNB PLC’s Damith Pallewatte explains what these risks could look like and what the Bank could do to overcome them. An Echelon brand partnership with @hnbplc

Bertram Paul of Chevron Lubricants Lanka attributes the company’s market position to six factors: its distribution network, brand equity, local manufacturing capability, global sourcing, technical superiority, and expert talent. An Echelon brand partnership with Chevron

Sheahan Daniel of Nation’s Trust Bank points out that the Bank was an early adopter of digital services, and this course eventually led it to become the first digital bank through the FriMi platform. An Echelon brand partnership with Nations Trust Bank

The world is changing, and banks must change with it. HNB PLC’s Damith Pallewatte details the internal transformation the Bank is undergoing to adapt to Sri Lanka’s new economic landscape, shedding light on the challenges faced. An Echelon brand partnership with @hnbplc

Two years ago, PUCSL’s regulatory focus was switched exclusively to electricity, leaving the lubricants sector without a regulator. Bertram Paul of Chevron Sri Lanka says the consequences are felt among customers and other sectors. An Echelon brand partnership with Chevron