Student Circle of Economics & Decision Sciences

✨ සුවඳින් පිරි, සතුටින් පිරි අලුත් අවුරුද්දක් වේවා! ✨
සිංහල හා හින්දු අලුත් අවුරුද්දේ නව ආරම්භයක් සමඟ,
ඔබේ ජීවිතය සාර්ථකත්වයෙන් හා සැනසීමෙන් පිරෙන්න කියා ප්‍රාර්ථනා කරනවා. 🌿🌞

✨ Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Sinhala & Hindu New Year! ✨
May this new beginning bring success, happiness, and peace into your life. 🌿🌞

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Lakshika Gimhani, our dedicated Executive Member. 🎉

Your commitment, leadership, and positive spirit truly add value to our team. May this year bring you continued success, new opportunities, and remarkable achievements. Wishing you a year filled with growth, happiness, and well-deserved accomplishments

On this sacred Good Friday, we pause to reflect on sacrifice, faith, and unconditional love. May this day remind us of strength through humility and hope through faith. ✝️

Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.8% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued recovery supported by robust industrial sector performance.

This growth trend, ongoing since Q3 2023, highlights improving economic stability and renewed confidence in key sectors.

As students of economics and decision sciences, analyzing such trends helps us better understand macroeconomic recovery and future policy direction.

🎓 Student Circle of Economic & Decision Sciences

sceds_nsbm wishes you a blessed Bak Poya Day 🌕🙏

🌿 With a humble mind and a peaceful heart 🌿
May this sacred day bring you peace, happiness, and the light of Dhamma ✨

🌙✨ Ramadan Kareem! ✨🌙

As the sacred month of Ramadan fills our days with reflection and our nights with prayer, may our hearts be guided with faith, patience, and gratitude. 🤍

May this blessed time bring you closer to peace, strengthen your ایمان, and fill your life with countless blessings.

Let it be a reminder to spread kindness, forgive wholeheartedly, and cherish the beauty of togetherness. 🕌✨

May your prayers be accepted, your soul be enlightened, and your home be filled with love and harmony. 💫

Ramadan Kareem! 🌙🤍

🚀 BE THE CHANGE. BE THE ENERGY. BE SCEDS.

The Student Circle of Economics & Decision Sciences (SCEDS) at NSBM Green University is now opening Volunteer Applications for passionate and enthusiastic students who are ready to make an impact.

✨ Join a dynamic team that creates opportunities, inspires innovative ideas, and leads meaningful change within the university community.

📌 Why join SCEDS?
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills
• Gain valuable event organizing experience
• Network with motivated students and professionals
• Be part of impactful projects and activities

📅 Application Deadline: 28th
📲 Apply now by scanning the QR code in the post.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, lead, and create change.
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⚡️ Economic Alert: Oil Hits $110
The global economy is feeling the heat. As conflict tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, we are seeing a direct hit to our wallets and markets.
The Quick Breakdown:
• 🛢️ Oil Shock: Prices are pushing $110/barrel, making everything from shipping to travel more expensive.
• 📈 Inflation Spike: New data shows wholesale prices (PPI) rising faster than expected. It’s a “Double Whammy” of high costs and slower growth.
• 💰 Safe Havens: Investors are moving money into Gold to protect against the chaos.
Stay informed. Stay ahead.
Presented by:
STUDENT CIRCLE OF ECONOMICS & DECISION SCIENCES 🎓
MarketWatch2026

✨ UPSURGE 2026 – Successfully Completed!

What started as an idea turned into an unforgettable experience filled with energy, teamwork, and brilliance. 🚀

Organized by the Student Circle of Economics & Decision Sciences (SCEDS), this year’s UPSURGE was centred on “Macroeconomics Matters: From Economic Theories to Real-World Decision Making,” creating a platform to connect knowledge with real-world insights.

From intense rounds to incredible moments, UPSURGE 2026 brought together passionate minds to learn, compete, and grow.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Damitha Silva for his valuable insights and inspiring presence.

Congratulations to Team EconInsights for emerging as winners, and well done to Team Econova for an outstanding performance! 👏

Proud to have made this journey a success — and even prouder of everyone who was part of it. 💙
Here’s to more impactful events ahead!

⚡️ Economic Alert: Oil Hits $110
The global economy is feeling the heat. As conflict tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, we are seeing a direct hit to our wallets and markets.
The Quick Breakdown:
• 🛢️ Oil Shock: Prices are pushing $110/barrel, making everything from shipping to travel more expensive.
• 📈 Inflation Spike: New data shows wholesale prices (PPI) rising faster than expected. It’s a “Double Whammy” of high costs and slower growth.
• 💰 Safe Havens: Investors are moving money into Gold to protect against the chaos.
Stay informed. Stay ahead.
Presented by:
STUDENT CIRCLE OF ECONOMICS & DECISION SCIENCES 🎓

How can a conflict thousands of kilometers away affect the economy of Sri Lanka?

Recent geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran highlight how conflicts in one region can create economic ripple effects across the world, including in Sri Lanka.

As a small open economy that relies heavily on international trade, Sri Lanka is particularly vulnerable to global disruptions.

Key potential impacts include:

• Rising global oil prices – Sri Lanka depends entirely on imported fuel to meet national demand. Increases in global oil prices can raise transportation and production costs, contributing to higher inflation and a higher cost of living.

• Foreign employment and remittances – Foreign remittances reached $6.57 billion in 2024, making them a major source of foreign exchange. Instability in the Middle East may affect employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers and future remittance inflows.

• Tourism and global trade – According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, tourism earnings reached $2.17 billion in 2024. Geopolitical instability may reduce global travel confidence and influence Sri Lanka’s future balance of payments.

As business management students, understanding how geopolitical developments influence domestic and global markets is essential for making informed economic and business decisions.

What are your thoughts on how global conflicts affect small open economies like Sri Lanka?



✍️Pasindu Harshana Kalansuriya Arachi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasindu-harshana-kalansuriya-arachi-a45587320?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

🙏 Our Sincere Gratitude

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Damitha Silva, Assistant Vice President – Product Lifecycle Management at National Development Bank PLC, for sharing his valuable knowledge and insights with us at UPSurge – Chapter 28.

Your expertise and inspiring perspectives truly enriched the session and empowered our students to better understand and decode the dynamics of the economy.

Thank you for being a part of this remarkable journey and contributing to the success of the event.

Gratitude