Company filings, disclosures and news on Ceylinco holdings plc (CINS), Financial Conglomerates on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
The Colombo ASPI fell 0.6% to 20,817.82, sliding to a six-month low as losers (163) outpaced winners (31) and turnover barely topped Rs.1bn. Top decliners and contributors to the drop included Dialog, Commercial Bank, Overseas Realty, Singer, Tokyo Cement and Ceylinco, while John Keells closed flat.
The Colombo bourse fell to a six-month low as the ASPI closed down 0.44% at 20,943.79 and turnover hit a year low of Rs. 596 million; foreign investors were net buyers of Rs. 7.9 million. Top negative contributors included CARS, DIAL, COMB, CINS and SEMB.
Colombo stock market ended the week marginally lower (ASPI down 0.09% to 21,037.35) with subdued investor sentiment ahead of next Wednesday's Central Bank Monetary Policy announcement; market turnover was below Rs.815m and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.193.3m.
Colombo bourse ended a two-session recovery as rising global oil prices hit sentiment: ASPI fell 0.09% to 21,066.89 and S&P SL20 fell 0.08% to 5,942.78. Turnover was over Rs 1.3bn, foreigners were net sellers of Rs 162.4m; top decliners were DIAL, CINS, RICH, CIC and DIST.
Ceylinco Holdings said A.I.P. Manjula of its Ambalantota branch was one of three global finalists for the Insurance Agent of the Year award at ATLAA 2026. The company said the recognition highlights the calibre and customer-focused approach of its agency force.
Ceylinco Life announced A.I.P. Manjula of its Ambalantota branch was one of three global finalists for the Insurance Agent of the Year award at the 11th ATLAA 2026, bringing regional recognition to the company's agency force.
The Colombo bourse fell to a near six-month low as the ASPI dropped 0.37% to 20,979.18 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.33% to 5,909.45. Market turnover was over Rs.750m, foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.19.1m, and top ASPI decliners included BREW, MELS, CTHR, CINS and HNB.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell as the ASPI dropped 0.47% (−100.30 pts) to 21,033.11 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.30% to 5,929.45; market turnover was LKR 1.33bn, led by capital goods (LKR 282.3m). Investors cited slowing GDP momentum, US midterms and possible crude oil price rises as factors.
Ceylinco Life honoured 124 top-performing sales personnel at its Mid-Year Awards 2026, recognising customer-service and sales achievements with certificates, cash prizes, trophies and foreign tours.
Ceylinco Life launched the 20th Family Savari promotion, awarding trips for five winning families (20 people) to Beijing, 10 families (40 people) to Malaysia and 250 families (1,000 people) a day at Pearl Bay. Both new and existing Ceylinco Life policyholders are eligible to participate.
Ceylinco Life held its Mid-Year Awards 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila, honouring 124 top-performing sales personnel across multiple categories with prizes including cash, trophies and foreign tours; 230 participants attended. The company was also ranked Sri Lanka's most valuable insurance brand in 2026.
Ceylinco Life won 12 awards at the 2026 NAFLIA awards, including five National Awards, with winners across Adviser, Supervisor, Branch Manager and Fast Starter categories at both National and Large Company levels.
Ceylinco General Insurance has partnered with BNPL platform KOKO to introduce a customised medical insurance product (Ceylinco Suwa Sampatha) offering up to $40,000 cover for KOKO customers, designed for digital activation and easy access.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher with the ASPI up 0.12% (25.00 pts) at 21,382.74 and the S&P SL20 up 0.19% at 6,015.08, on turnover of 333 million rupees. Galle Face Capital Partners received in-principle CSE approval to list up to 4,060,218 new ordinary shares via a scrip dividend; its shares closed down 2.45% at 19.90 rupees.
Ceylinco Life Insurance Ltd has partnered with Premier Wealth Management Ltd to offer life insurance cover to unit holders of PWML's money market fund as part of PWML's value-added services to investors.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower, the ASPI fell 0.44% (−93.55 points) to 21,372.45 with market turnover at LKR 1.45 billion and banks leading turnover at LKR 600.63 million. Senthilverl Holdings bought 750,000 shares of Sarvodaya Development Finance, raising its stake to 10.28% (SDF shares LKR 39.60, down 3.41%).
Ceylinco Life launched the 20th Family Savari promotion, awarding trips to policyholder families-5 families (20 people) to Beijing, 10 families (40 people) to Malaysia and 250 families (1,000 people) to Pearl Bay. The company also highlighted the promotion's two-decade history and recent brand awards.
CSE closed down 0.38% (ASPI −81.43 pts to 21,542.23) as heightened selling amid Middle East tensions and rising global oil prices weighed on sentiment; turnover topped Rs.1.4bn and foreigners were net buyers of Rs.13.6m. Top negatives were CINS, BREW, CARS, SAMP and JKH; insurance led turnover (23%).
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.38% (81.43 pts) to 21,542.23 with market turnover Rs 1.466 billion and insurance stocks leading turnover at Rs 339.59 million. Notable movers included HNB, Cargills, Vidullanka and NDB (gainers) and Ceylinco Insurance, Sampath and Nations Trust (laggards); NTB reconstituted its Board Audit Review Committee.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices were down midday, with the ASPI falling 0.36% to 21,544.91 and the S&P SL20 down 0.29% at 6,049.00; market turnover was 720.4 million rupees. Nations Trust Bank said it is seeking to raise 13.8 billion rupees via a rights issue priced at 305 rupees per share.
Ceylinco General Insurance has partnered with BNPL platform KOKO to launch a customised medical insurance product for KOKO customers, offering up to USD 40,000 cover under the Ceylinco Suwa Sampatha plan. The digital-first policy emphasises accessibility, affordability and easy activation within the KOKO app.
Ceylinco Life won 12 awards at NAFLIA 2026, including five National Awards, dominating Advisor, Supervisor and Branch Manager categories at both Large Company and National levels. The company highlighted the results as confirmation of its sales organisation's quality.
Ceylinco Life hosted premium policyholders to an exclusive Kandy Esala Perahera VIP viewing at its Kandy branch, offering VIP seating, an Amaya Hills dinner, refreshments, a private movie screening and framed family photographs as part of its customer-relationship activities.
The Colombo ASPI rose 0.33% (69.47 pts) to 21,395.11 as investor sentiment improved after weekly T‑Bill yields fell; turnover was over Rs.2.4bn and foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.68.3mn. Top positive contributors included CINS, HAYC, RCL, DIPD and AEL, while JKH, BIL, BREW, HNB and CARS weighed on the index.
Colombo bourse edged up as the ASPI rose 0.03% to 21,325.64 on turnover of over Rs.1.2bn; banks led activity while geopolitical tensions and higher global oil prices weighed on sentiment and foreigners were net sellers of Rs.7.2m.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally up, ASPI +0.03% at 21,325.64 on Rs1.28bn turnover; banks led turnover. Top contributors included Ceylinco Insurance, Haycarb, Dipped Products and National Development Bank, while Browns Investments, Carson Cumberbatch, Melstacorp and Hemas were laggards; Hunas announced a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based CCH Inc.
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