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Sri Lanka stocks start September on a high as ASPI nears 21,400

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB, Dialog, Colombo Dockyard

September 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up on Monday, capital goods lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Browns Investments, Carson Cumberbatch and Windforce

August 31, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 144.9 million rupees.

August 31, 2026 1 min read

Carson Cumberbatch Group buys 10.05-pct stake of Sri Lanka's CT Holdings

Particulars of the buying and selling parties are as follows:

August 29, 2026 1 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

Sri Lanka’s Union Assurance, NTB renew Bancassurance deal

Extending their collaboration for the distribution of life insurance products

Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover boosted by diversified financials

Market turnover was 4.31 million rupees.

March 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up 2.17-pct, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 4.48 billion rupees.

March 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open up as global oil prices fall below $100 per barrel

US President Donald Trump saying that the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran may be nearing an end.

March 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks plummet, ASPI drops below 22,000

The ASPI has dropped more than 2,000 points since hitting the 24,000 mark during intra-day trading on February 19.

March 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks fall 3.28-pct as oil tops $100 a barrel

Market turnover was 1.97 billion rupees.

March 9, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down as profit taking sets in

The market turnover was 5.00 billion rupees.

March 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Mahindra Ideal Finance debt given 'A(lka)' rating by Fitch

The proposed debentures are rated two notches below MID's National Long-Term Rating.

March 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday, turnover driven by capital goods

Turnover was 3.36 billion rupees.

March 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up despite market volatility amidst Middle East conflict

The market turnover was 5.68 billion rupees. Most of this came from diversified financials (2.22 billion rupees).

March 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance's Rs3.75bn debt rated 'BBB+(lka)' by Fitch

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

March 5, 2026 2 min read
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US Dollar 332.5018 332.3603
UK Pound 440.0661 440.9424
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Yen 2.0793 2.0805
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6-m bill 7.91 8.26
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8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
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Sri Lanka stocks rebound after sharp drop

The market turnover was 4.68 billion rupees.

March 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks recover mid-Wednesday after drastic drop

The ASPI saw its largest drop in terms of points on Tuesday amidst the Middle East conflict.

March 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stock index suffers worst points fall in history over ME crisis concerns

The market turnover was 9.56 billion rupees.

March 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Hayleys Rs7bn debt issue assigned 'AAA(lka)' by Fitch Ratings

The debentures are rated in line with Hayleys' National Long-Term Rating and existing unsecured notes.

March 3, 2026 7 min read

Sri Lanka stocks plunge amidst Middle East tensions, triggering market halt

Market halted due to the S&P SL20 index dropping over 5% from the previous close

March 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s People’s Bank posts record profits, total assets in FY 2025

The Bank's total loans portfolio reached 2.0 trillion rupees

February 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks end the week down after some volatility

The market turnover was 7.01 billion rupees.

February 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down, Commercial Bank leads turnover

Turnover was 3.8 billion rupees.

February 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, interest in Softlogic, construction and consumer sectors

Most activity seen from retailers

February 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up midday, Hayleys, John Keells Holdings lead turnover

Hayleys (Rs.246.00) and John Keells Holdings (Rs.22.70) were the top positive contributors to ASPI.

February 26, 2026 1 min read