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Sri Lanka stocks close up; ASPI gains 0.20-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Overseas Realty, Hayleys, Softlogic Capital, and Haycarb

November 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stock sell-off ‘overdone’, fund manager says

Valuations were now near cyclical lows

November 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Chrissworld sees 64.5-pct stake change hands for Rs232mn

The transactions involved the purchase of 19,358,555 shares in total, all executed at a price of 12 rupees per share.

November 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Capital Alliance to buy 51-pct stake in Asia Frontier Capital for US$2.5mn

CAL plans to leverage AFC's capabilities to improve its capacity to source global capital flows into Sri Lanka, Banglade

November 3, 2026 2 min read
CIC Holdings Sept quarter net profit rises 20-pct to Rs1.7bn

The quarter’s bottom line was strongly bolstered by CIC's equity-accounted investment in John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH...

Sri Lanka's Commercial Credit obtains Rs1bn loan to boost capital

Unsecured subordinated redeemable five (5) year loan facility

October 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s LOLC says People’s Bank facility fully cash-secured

The local-currency borrowing is secured against a US dollar deposit maintained with People’s Bank itself.

October 15, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s Galadari Colombo to reopen as Radisson Blu in Q4 2026

The 450+ room hotel overlooking Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean is currently undergoing refurbishment.

October 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka shares trend up 0.47-pct; banks lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Carson Cumberbatch, LOLC Finance, LOLC Holdings, and Commercial Bank

October 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Banking Corporation lists 13.5-pct debentures

The lender’s public debenture issuance sought to raise 5 billion rupees

October 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Union Assurance, NTB renew Bancassurance deal

Extending their collaboration for the distribution of life insurance products

October 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down 1.4 pct on geopolitical concerns, profit-taking

The ASPI was down 281.42 points below the psychological 19,000 mark

October 14, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Standard Capital exits loss-making paints subsidiary

65% stake represented by 6.5 million ordinary voting shares and 100% of the subsidiary's 10 million preferential shares

October 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks continue to slide, ASPI drops 0.14-pct

Market turnover was 318.20 million rupees.

October 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip in mid-morning trade

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Hemas Holdings, Ceylon Cold Stores, Dialog Axiata, Vallibel One, and Ambeon Holdi

October 13, 2026 2 min read
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Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 0.28-pct

Turnover was largely supported by crossings

October 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend marginally up; ASPI gains 0.10-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, SMB Finance, LOLC Holdings, Vidullanka, and John Keells Holdings

October 12, 2026 1 min read

Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka excluded from regional divestment, CIC Holdings says

Akzo Nobel NV plans to sell its South East Asia Decorative Paints business to Nippon Paint Holdings Co, Ltd.

October 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, ASPI gains 0.41-pct

The ASPI ended the week down 496 points from last Friday, amidst a mixed week of trading.

October 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend higher, ASPI up 0.86-pct

Market turnover was 343.62 million rupees.

October 9, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down 1.38-pct; LMF crossing pushes turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB Life, Renuka Holdings, Odel, and Hayleys

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s SEC urges public not to deposit, invest in Quantum AI Limited  

Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks slip on open, ASPI sheds 0.24-pct

Market turnover was 124.93 million rupees.

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Fitch rates Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka's Proposed subordinated debt BBB+(EXP)(lka)

The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka regulator cancels AMF license after LB Finance merger

"Subsequent to the amalgamation of Associated Motor Finance Company PLC with LB Finance PLC

October 7, 2026 1 min read
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