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SLT-MOBITEL unveils new ‘Cochchi.lk’ online store

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SLT-MOBITEL, the national ICT and telecommunications service providern recently launched its comprehensive new online store ‘Cochchi.lk’n offering value for sellers and buyers.


Sri Lanka’s e-commerce industry has recorded rapid development during the past year, with more shoppers venturing online. Similarly, merchants too have begun to transition to the e-commerce space. This growth potential provides an ideal opportunity for the county to participate and become a leading player for e-commerce in the region.


Mirroring SLT-MOBITEL’s strategy of ensuring greater digitisation and higher levels of convenience to take Sri Lanka to the next level, Cochchi.lk provides the ideal platform for online shopping and for merchants to showcase their goods. Curating a range of merchants offering a wide array of products in a broad marketplace, Cochchi.lk brings forth a unique shopping experience.


Especially for businesses and merchants, the new Cochchi.lk e-commerce platform is a convenient solution as it offers the benefit of an online store with minimum hassle. Cochchi.lk brings together customers, merchants and distributors all under one platform providing customers a seamless buying experience.   Elaborating on the launch of the new site, SLT Chief Marketing Officer Prabhath Dahanayake said, “We are excited to advance the e-commerce industry in Sri Lanka with the launch of Cochchi.lk site. SLT’s ultimate objective is to enable a digital future, which is accessible to all. As a trusted partner, proven in creating exciting and innovative communication experiences, Cochchi.lk is our latest offering. Holding ourselves to the highest standards of quality, transactions can be made with trust and confidence and merchant can accelerate their businesses and achieve significant success.  To celebrate the launch of the new site, SLT-MOBITEL is offering free registration and free of charge advertising space for one-month to the first 100 merchants who come on board the platform. Furthermore, Cochchi.lk supports cash on delivery and debit/credit cards, which simplifies the process of making purchases on the website.


Notably, Cochchi.lk promotes local products ‘made in Sri Lanka’. This presents a huge potential for entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises to use the platform. Showcasing their goods invites not only a Sri Lanka audience to purchase locally produced items but also supports these businesses to expand their market reach making their goods and services available to overseas buyers though this digital platform.