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Stocks & Companies

Vidullanka, India’s Skipper lowest bidder for Sri Lanka Rs5bn transmission line project

Construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of 132 kV transmission lines

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trade up: HNB and SLT lead early gains

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Hatton National Bank, Ceylon Cold Stores , and Sri Lanka Telecom

September 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close lower; ASPI drops 0.37-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Aitken Spence, Nations Trust Bank, and HNB Life

September 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Softlogic Finance plans Rs1bn rights issue 

To strengthen Tier 1 Capital and expand lending portfolio, particularly in vehicle financing

September 21, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka commissions 10MW solar power plant

Developed and implemented by DPV Solar Energy (Pvt) Ltd, a joint venture company with David Peiris Group.

Sri Lanka stocks open flat, ASPI moves marginal 0.01-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Access Engineering, Dialog Axiata, Asiri Hospital Holdings, and Windforce

Sri Lanka stocks trend up midday Thursday

Market turnover was 1.36 billion rupees.

May 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down as profit taking sets in

“Banking sector down today with increased levels of impairment due to global risks and loss levels increasing,”

May 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip as war and weather dampen sentiment

"The heavy rains and the reported flooding is also having an impact on investor sentiment."

May 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka media owner’s firm buys NDB’s Seylan stake, reaches max limit

The buying consortium between the investment firm and the bank was arranged by Asia Securities,

May 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up after volatile session

Market turnover was 4 billion rupees.

May 8, 2026 1 min read

People's Leasing & Finance Rs10bn debt issue rated BBB+ by Fitch

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

May 8, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka stocks rise in midday trade, ASPI gains 1-pct

Market turnover was 3.7 billion rupees

May 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, JKH and HNB lead gains

Market turnover was 4.13 billion rupees. Food, Beverage & Tobacco led turnover with 676.5 million rupees.

May 6, 2026 1 min read

ACAP Stock Brokers targets foreign investors after restructuring

Positioning itself as a gateway for foreign investors into the Sri Lankan capital market

May 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up, consumer services push turnover

Market turnover was 2 billion rupees.

May 6, 2026 1 min read
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Colombo Dockyard reports loss of 428.1 million in March 2026 quarter amid restructure

May 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down amidst some selling pressure

“Turnover was pushed by crossings in Digital Mobility Solutions and Commercial Bank.”

May 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down, ASPI slips 101 points

Market turnover was 1.5 billion rupees.

May 5, 2026 1 min read

Melstacorp, Aitken Spence to buy out shareholders of Browns Beach Hotels

The acceptance period for the exit offer commenced at 9 am on May 5 and will end at 4.30 pm on June 5.

May 5, 2026 2 min read

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka and Finance to raise Rs999mn in rights issue

The funds are to be used to increase the company's Tier I capital and facilitate future business growth.

May 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, pushed by banking

Market turnover was 4.81 billion rupees.

May 4, 2026 2 min read

Rising rubber prices likely to benefit Sri Lanka's listed companies

Listed companies with rubber exports likely to benefit from rising rubber prices and rupee depreciation

May 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up with banks leading turnover

Market turnover was 1.3 billion rupees.

May 4, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks end the week lower, capital goods push turnover

Market turnover was 3.44 billion rupees.

April 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks down midday, plantations see interest

Market turnover was 2 billion rupees.

April 30, 2026 1 min read