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DCSL will undertake brewing, packaging and distribution of beer in addition to its existing hard liquor activities
Bond yields were quoted steady to lower, dealers said.
The outflow extended net foreign selling in rupee bonds to Rs.13.8n in last six weeks
Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.
The group posted basic earnings per share of 0.29 rupees for the second quarter (Q2), up from 0.09 rupees a year earlier
Bond yields closed steady to lower on select tenors, dealers said.
The amalgamation is slated to take effect on January 1, 2027, or on such other date as determined by the District Court
Turnover was largely supported by crossings
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, SMB Finance, LOLC Holdings, Vidullanka, and John Keells Holdings
Akzo Nobel NV plans to sell its South East Asia Decorative Paints business to Nippon Paint Holdings Co, Ltd.
Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
Sri Lanka has witnessed total inflow of around Rs.60.7 billion into rupee bonds this year through Oct. 9
Bond yields closed slightly higher, dealers said.
The ASPI ended the week down 496 points from last Friday, amidst a mixed week of trading.
Market turnover was 343.62 million rupees.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Bringing the total of bills sold in the week to 88 billion rupees.
Sri Lanka has enjoyed total inflow of around 57.5 billion rupees into rupee bonds this year through Oct 1.
Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.
Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB Life, Renuka Holdings, Odel, and Hayleys
Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns
Market turnover was 124.93 million rupees.
Treasury bill yields rose slightly on the shorter tenors
Bond yields held steady, dealers said.
Bond yields closed higher, dealers said.
The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
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