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Sri Lankan companies integrate AI platforms to drive Colombo tourism, events

AI-driven capabilities designed to optimize market engagement and operational efficiency.

August 7, 2026 2 min read

PickMe launches Colombo Connect, Lotus Tower as digital gateway 

The goal is to encourage visitors to stay longer in the capital, potentially generating over Rs30bn in economic activity

August 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks continue to trend up, diversified financials lead turnover

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up following record Commercial Credit share sale

Market turnover reached a 2026 high of 12.24 billion rupees.

August 6, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks lead turnover

Market turnover was 2.78 billion rupees. Banks led turnover with 1.07 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka's HNB June quarter profit edges up to Rs11.77bn

The group also saw a 4.65 billion rupee impairment reversal during the corresponding quarter in 2025.

Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank to list 13.25-pct debentures

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved the listing in principle.

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks back in red, banks see selling

Analysts said that the market reflected the newly escalated situation in West Asia

July 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Alpha Fire to buy Icon Engineering in Rs260mn share swap

To acquire 10,000 shares, representing 100 percent of the issued capital

July 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks return to red, banks drag ASPI

Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank among top negative contributors.

July 13, 2026 1 min read

Arcasia, ATX launch voluntary offer after 50-pct Industrial Asphalts stake buy at 40 cents

Arcasia and ATX entered into a share sale and purchase agreement to buy 1.8 billion issued ordinary shares, a 48.03%

July 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks end losing streak to close Friday green

Investor sentiment on the CSE has faced pressure due to ongoing global uncertainty

July 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks pick up after slump

Turnover was 905 million rupees.

July 10, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, as conflict escalation slows growth

"Sentiment has been really bad after the war in the Middle East started escalating dramatically,"

July 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks trend down, HNB Finance lists shares from rights issue

HNB Finance listed 381,667,019 new ordinary voting shares from its rights issue, and 80,072,222 non-voting shares.

July 9, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 2.26 billion rupees.

July 8, 2026 1 min read
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US Dollar 336.1698 337.0431
UK Pound 445.0216 444.3239
Euro 383.3680 382.7461
Yen 2.0663 2.0830
Aus Dollar 231.5874 231.8182
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S&P SL20 6,206.51 +0.02%
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Turnover Rs 1070.24 million 1911.34 million
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6-m bill 7.91 8.26
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3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
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Sri Lanka's Industrial Asphalts sells 48.03-pct stake to Arcasia, ATX

Arcasia and ATX are also shareholders of Ambeon Capital, having acquired a 11.97 percent stake in 2024.

July 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka bourse continues slide, ASPI sheds 141 points by midday

Market turnover was 536 million rupees. Capital goods led turnover with 70.7 million rupees.

July 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip, ASPI down 0.39-pct

Market turnover was 1.13 billion rupees. Capital goods led turnover with 483.4 million rupees.

July 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks down midday, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 216.8 million rupees.

July 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down on modest turnover

Market turnover was 1.35 billion rupees.

July 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks edge lower in intraday trade

Market turnover was 667 million rupees.

July 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Maharaja Foods names Imran Furkan chairman in board shake-up

Move aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating the Group's next phase of growth.

July 4, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Softlogic Holdings, Odel continue restructure amidst Watchlist status

Both listed companies were given 15 months from the date of transferring to the Watchlist to resolve the matters

July 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover low

Market turnover was 1.54 billion rupees. Capital goods led turnover with 303.1 million rupees

July 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's AMF, L B Finance to merge end July

Trading of Associated Motor Finance Company shares to be suspended on July 27

July 3, 2026 1 min read
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