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Sri Lanka stocks close down 0.31-pct, turnover at 921-mn rupees

November 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Seylan Bank Sept quarter net profit rises 6-pct to Rs3.1bn

The banking group posted basic earnings per share of 4.82 rupees for the third quarter (Q3),

November 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Alumex Sept quarter net profit surges 146-pct to Rs118mn

The Hayleys group subsidiary posted basic earnings per share of 20 cents for the second quarter (Q2)

November 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s EPF boosts stake in ACL Cables to 10-pct

The shareholding had increased to 71,872,416 shares, representing 10 percent of the issued share capital as of Sep 30

November 2, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka stocks trend up; ASPI gains 0.78-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Ceylon Cold Stores, Asiri Hospital Holdings, Hemas Holdings,

Kelani Cables Sept quarter net profit up 4-pct to Rs634.5mn

Financing performance, however, came under notable pressure from currency volatility.

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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Latest Last
US Dollar 332.3603 330.8514
UK Pound 440.9424 438.3450
Euro 368.4879 371.0168
Yen 2.0805 2.0916
Aus Dollar 227.4342 231.1659
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.5474 3.4202
Korean Won 0.2492 0.2479
Oman Rial 863.2287 859.3320
Saudi Riyal 88.5586 88.0955
UAE Dirham 90.4874 90.0766
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,365.57 +0.26%
CSE All Share 22,157.40 +0.56%
Turnover Rs 2975.05 million 1193.67 million
Source: CSE
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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
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka stocks dip; ASPI down marginal 0.08-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Citizens Development Business Finance, Overseas Realtyand Singer

October 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s TAL Lanka to raise Rs1.87bn in rights issue

TAL Lanka Hotels plans by issuing 66,836,785 ordinary voting shares at 28 rupees each, in the proportion of 42:108

October 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks recover to close flat

October 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka shares stay green in mid-day trade; ASPI up 0.46-pct

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

October 6, 2026 1 min read

Susantha De Silva to head Sri Lanka's Sanasa Life

An insurance professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in Sri Lanka's insurance sector.

October 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 330.65/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields edged up slightly, dealers said.

October 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 0.81-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Hemas Holdings, C T Holdings, Distilleries Company, and Ambeon Capital

October 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Millennium Housing eyes legal action over land break-in

The company received BOI requests dated August 20 and September 21, to set up Metro Bus Service station on the property

October 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Galle Face Capital Partners to raise Rs1.9bn in rights issue

Will issue 122,388,394 ordinary voting shares at a ratio of 1 new ordinary share for every 1 existing ordinary share.

October 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip in early trading Monday

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Softlogic Capital, Browns Investments, Tokyo Cement, and Ambeon Capital

October 5, 2026 1 min read
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