Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Dividend · Rs 1.21 · XD Nov 12, 2025
Second Interim dividend of LKR 1.21/share; XD 2025-11-12; record 2025-11-12; payable 2025-12-01; FY 2025/26
Colombo Stock Exchange extended its rally into an 11th session as the ASPI rose 0.47% (102.30 pts) to 21,778.60 with turnover of Rs. 6.27 billion and foreign net outflows of Rs. 362.2 million. Top contributors included DIMO, BUKI, CCS, MELS, WATA and SUN, with gains also in CHOT and PKME.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.47% to 21,778.60, led by gains in Diesel & Motor Engineering (DIMO.N0000), Bukit Darah (BUKI.N0000), Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000), Melstacorp (MELS.N0000) and Watawala Plantations (WATA.N0000).
Colombo bourse extended its rally into a sixth session as the ASPI rose 0.26% (55.97 pts) to 21,282.84, with turnover of Rs.6.56bn and net foreign inflows of Rs.61.4m. Diversified financials led turnover and NBFIs anchored the move; top contributors included HAYL, CALH, BIL, DIMO and CCS.
The Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 0.26% to 21,282, led by gains in diversified financials, banks and capital goods. Top contributors included Hayleys, LOLC, Browns Investments, DIMO and Ceylon Cold Stores, with turnover Rs6.56bn and a net foreign inflow of Rs61.38m.
The Finance Ministry’s special selection committee has appointed Thulci Aluwihare and Sharmini Ratwatte as Independent Non-Executive Directors to the Bank of Ceylon board. Aluwihare currently serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director at Abans Finance PLC; Ratwatte has held NED roles at Ceylon Cold Stores PLC and BPPL Holdings PLC.
Thulci Aluwihare and Sharmini Ratwatte were appointed independent, non-executive directors to the board of Bank of Ceylon effective September 16, 2025. Aluwihare is currently a non-executive director at Abans Finance; Ratwatte has served on the boards of Ceylon Cold Stores, John Keells and BPPL.
Ramp Up 2025, a WCIC fashion showcase on 9 Sept at Hilton Colombo, will spotlight women-led designers and is sponsored by companies including Sampath Bank (SAMP.N0000), Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000) and Janashakthi Insurance (JINS.N0000).
S&P SL20 crossed 6,000 for the first time, rising 58.46 points (0.97%) to close at 6,055.92; the ASPI also hit a record 20,571.07 (up 100.55 points, 0.49%) with turnover over Rs.10.8 billion.
Ceylon Cold Stores (Elephant House) is partnering with Reliance Consumer Products to launch the Campa Beverages range in Sri Lanka, including cola, lemon, orange and energy drinks priced at Rs.100 for 250ml, leveraging John Keells' distribution and scale.
Ceylon Cold Stores (John Keells group) has partnered with Reliance Consumer Products to launch Campa Beverages in Sri Lanka, introducing cola, lemon, orange and energy SKUs priced at Rs.100 for 250ml. The launch will leverage Ceylon Cold Stores' distribution reach to establish the brand locally.
Fonterra Brands Lanka and eight dairy industry peers, including Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000) and Lion Brewery (LION.N0000), handed over Sri Lanka’s first National Competency Standard for dairy machine operators, which will be implemented through NAITA’s training network.
ASPI fell 0.64% to 19,786 after briefly crossing the 20,000 mark, with turnover of Rs.4.53bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.8.2m. Banking stocks and conglomerates weighed on the market, with JKH, MELS, NDB, AEL and BUKI among top negative contributors while DFCC and Royal Ceramics saw gains.
Fonterra Brands Lanka, with dairy peers including Lion Brewery (LION.N0000) and Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000), handed over Sri Lanka’s first National Competency Standard for dairy machine operators to TVEC/NAITA, enabling nationwide vocational training and formal recognition for operators.
The C-Rugby 7-a-side Tag Tournament returns on Aug 30 at CR&FC with 16 teams and 39 games; event partners include Elephant House (Ceylon Cold Stores) and Nations Trust Bank.
Colombo bourse closed marginally higher as the ASPI rose 0.17% to 19,566.15, led by capital goods and bank stocks. John Keells reported a Rs.803.7mn loss in the June quarter and Ceylon Cold Stores' June-quarter net fell 7% to Rs.1,092.7mn.
Ceylon Cold Stores Plc reported June 2025 quarter net profit fell 7% y/y to Rs 1,092.7m (EPS Rs 1.15); revenues rose 13% to Rs 43.2bn but cost of sales rose 15% and tax expenses increased 19%.
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Aug 7, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.997/share; XD 2025-08-07; record 2025-08-10; payable 2025-08-27; FY 2025/26
Global coconut milk powder market is projected to rise from USD 224.2m in 2025 to USD 409.9m by 2032, a 9% CAGR; growth is driven by veganism, lactose intolerance and expanded food, beverage and personal care applications.
Colombo market lost Rs. 117 billion as the ASPI fell 1.9% (S&P SL20 -2.1%) amid Middle East tensions, with turnover Rs. 2.5 billion led by HNB, SAMP and EAST. Broad-based declines hit banking and capital goods counters, while foreign net inflows were small.
Colombo market closed mixed — ASPI +4 points, S&P SL20 -11 on turnover of Rs.3.7bn — as investors reacted to an electricity tariff hike with increased selling pressure; Diversified Financials led turnover and foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.8.7m.
Colombo market sustained an all-time high as the ASPI closed at 17,500.24, up 105.79 points (+0.61%) with turnover Rs.2.85bn and net foreign outflow of Rs.19.3m. Banking-led activity and retail buying drove gains, with Hayleys Fabric, Ceylinco, Ceylon Cold Stores, HNB and Ceylon Tobacco among top drivers.
ASPI crossed the 17,500 mark for the first time, closing at 17,500.24 after a 105.79-point (0.61%) gain; S&P SL20 rose to 5,208.95 and turnover was Rs. 2.85bn, led by Hayleys, Ceylinco Holdings, Ceylon Cold Stores, Hatton National Bank and Ceylon Tobacco.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 0.61% to 17,500.24 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.64% to 5,208.95, led by gains in Hayleys, Ceylinco Holdings, Ceylon Cold Stores, HNB and Ceylon Tobacco amid retail buying and lower interest rates.
Ceylon Cold Stores (Elephant House) has begun distribution of its beverages in India under a fee-based franchise partnership with Reliance Retail/RCPL, exporting soft-drink concentrate; contribution is minimal now but expected to ramp up as products gain traction.
Colombo market rose with ASPI +0.6% and S&P SL20 +0.9% on turnover of Rs.6.4bn, led by Sampath Bank, LOLC, Hemas and Sierra Cables; foreigners were net sellers (Rs.218m outflow). Several firms made gains and interim dividends were announced (RIL, UML).
Colombo Stock Exchange rose 0.61% as the ASPI closed 18.40 points higher at 16,397.79, led by gains in Ceylon Cold Stores, John Keells, Hayleys Fabric, Central Finance and Teejay Lanka. Export-related shares gained after a U.S. federal court blocked planned tariffs and turnover rose to 6.4 billion rupees.
John Keells Holdings reported 16% volume growth in carbonated soft drinks and 22% in confectionery, and said margins improved due to lower raw material and electricity costs. The group also said convenience foods saw higher profitability as demand rose amid falling prices and a more stable economy.