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Sri Lanka stocks close higher with ASPI up 0.20-pct

Arcasia Investment and ATX Partners voluntary offer to buy shares of Industrial Asphalts now a mandatory offer

August 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks up at midday; Capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover stood at 347 million rupees, with Capital Goods leading the turnover generating 93.7 million rupees.

August 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods lead turnover

Cargills (Ceylon), Dialog Axiata and Citizens Development Business Finance were top negative contributors.

August 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks flat, capital goods lead turnover

August 25, 2026 1 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

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

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
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Sri Lanka's Hayleys to raise Rs7bn in debenture sale

The company plans to have these debentures quoted on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

February 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge up, as diversified financials, capital goods push turnover

The market turnover was 4.02 billion rupees.

February 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 6 pct in December 2025 quarter

The Bank's HSBC deal transaction scheduled to conclude in second quarter of this year

February 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, uncertainty around IMF program delay

“Fixed incomes are also offering higher rates, so there maybe a transfer of funds to finance companies,”

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday, capital goods push turnover

Turnover was 1.43 billion rupees.

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close slightly higher, as banking, Melstacorp drive turnover

The market turnover was 2.56 billion rupees

February 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend up in midday trade, interest in Melstacorp

Melstarcorp was the top positive contributor to ASPI.

February 23, 2026 1 min read

LAUGFS Gas moves to normalize LPG supply

"Cargo shipments under the new supply arrangement have been secured, and distribution normalization is underway

February 20, 2026 1 min read

Fitch assigns Union Bank's proposed debt 'BB(lka)' rating

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

February 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip as both indices weighed down

Market turnover was 3.89 billion rupees

February 20, 2026 1 min read