🗞️ Daily FT Announces Cover Price Hike to Rs. 100

The Daily FT, Sri Lanka's premier business daily, has announced a price adjustment effective from 4 May 2026. The publication cited escalating operational pressures as the primary driver for the increase. • New Pricing: The cover price will rise to Rs. 100 per copy. • Primary Drivers: The hike is attributed to the increasing costs of distribution, energy, and imported materials (such as newsprint and ink) essential for the publishing process. • Economic Context: The adjustment reflects broader inflationary pressures affecting the local media and publishing sector, particularly regarding supply chain costs and utility overheads. _Source: Daily FT (30 April 2026)_