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Sri Lanka Softlogic Finance Sept quarter swings to Rs101mn loss

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ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Finance PLC recorded a net loss of Rs. 100.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, swinging from a net profit of Rs. 84.3 million in the same quarter last year, amid the non-recurrence of one-off derecognition gains, higher credit impairment, and…

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