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Colombo bourse ended lower: ASPI fell 0.38% to 21,148.71 and S&P SL20 dropped 0.26% to 5,946.03. Market turnover was nearly Rs.1.1bn, foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.710,860, with SPEN, CINS, COMB, ACL and RICH among the decliners.

Ceylinco Life (Ceylinco Holdings PLC) hosted 10 winning families — 40 participants — on an all-expenses-paid Malaysia tour under the 19th 'Family Savari' promotion. The itinerary included Kuala Lumpur highlights (Petronas Twin Towers, Aquaria KLCC) and Genting Highlands as part of its customer engagement rewards.

The ASPI fell 1.09% (232.67 pts) over the week and the S&P SL20 declined 0.95% (57.12 pts). Declines were led by JKH, HNB, CINS, GRAN and BREW while a large negotiated crossing in UML supported market activity; weekly turnover was Rs.2.45bn and foreigners were net buyers of Rs.1.07bn.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.13% to 21,172.74 with market turnover of Rs 2.45 billion, led by retailing at Rs 1.036 billion. Melstacorp and Carson Cumberbatch were among positive contributors while HNB, Ceylinco Insurance and Ceylon Grain Elevators were top negatives.

Sri Lanka's ASPI fell 0.20% to 21,171.86 at Friday midday; market turnover was Rs.1.62 billion, led by retailing (Rs.1.029 billion). Melstacorp, John Keells and Cargills were up, while Bukit Darah and Ceylinco Insurance were among the top decliners.

Colombo market extended its rebound as the ASPI rose 0.24% (49.81 pts) to 21,199.37 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.22% to 5,945.87, with turnover about Rs.1.1bn and foreigners net sellers of Rs.188.6m. Top contributors included HNB, CARS, CINS, NDB and TKYO; NDB, SAMP and PKME gained while MELS fell and JKH closed flat.

Ceylinco Life (Ceylinco Holdings PLC) had 32 green branch buildings by end-2025 that generated ~1.12 GWh of solar energy, harvested 3.08M litres of rainwater and recycled 1.386M litres of water. The company says it has embedded ESG across investments, operations and products and plans to expand renewables and green branches.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.24% (up 49.81 points) to 21,199.37 on Thursday, with market turnover at Rs 1.078 billion and capital goods leading turnover at Rs 317.4 million. Top positive contributors included HNB, Carson Cumberbatch, Ceylinco Holdings and NDB, while Melstacorp and Hayleys were negative contributors.

Ceylinco Life (Ceylinco Holdings, CINS.N0000) hosted 10 winning families (40 participants) on an all-expenses-paid Malaysia tour as part of the 19th 'Family Savari' promotion, featuring visits to Kuala Lumpur landmarks and Genting Highlands.

ASPI fell 0.29% to 21,145.73 while the S&P SL20 rose 0.03% to 5,945.01; turnover exceeded Rs.3.2bn with foreign net inflow of Rs.79.8mn and a Rs.2.3bn crossing in Cargills driving volume. Negative contributors included CINS, COMB, RICH, CARS and HARI; Melstacorp, NTB and HNB were also active.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.22% (47.45 pts) to 21,160.65 with turnover Rs 3.28bn, led by food & staples retailing and large crossings dominated by Cargills. Dialog, John Keells, Aitken Spence and Lanka Ashok Leyland were top gainers while Ceylinco Insurance, Harischandra Mills and HNB were top losers.

Ceylinco Life hosted over 1,000 policyholders and family members—more than 270 families—from across Sri Lanka at Pearl Bay as part of its 'Family Savari' promotion, providing complimentary entry, meals and transport with sponsored overnight stays for long-distance guests. The event is part of the long-running loyalty programme serving tens of thousands of policyholders over nearly two decades.

Ceylinco Life hosted over 1,000 policyholders and family members at Pearl Bay under its 'Family Savari' loyalty promotion, providing complimentary entry, meals and transport (including accommodation for long-distance attendees).

Ceylinco General Insurance's AI visibility score jumped from 28.5 to 83.6 in April, the largest one-month move in BrandRadar's March–May AI Visibility Index of 198 Sri Lankan brands across major LLMs. The study highlights rapid, platform-specific swings in AI recommendations that affect insurers and hotels.

Ceylinco Life has commenced construction of its 36th company-owned branch in Kirindiwela, a 3,440 sq ft eco-friendly building planned to operate on a 100% self-sufficient solar system. The branch will use local prefabricated technology and include rainwater harvesting, an STP and energy-efficient systems.

Ceylinco Life has begun building its 36th company-owned eco-friendly branch in Kirindiwela, a 3,440 sq ft facility planned to run on 100% solar power. The branch will use local prefabricated technology and include rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling facilities.

Colombo market opened deep in the red: ASPI fell 0.44% (98.08 pts) to 22,080.65 and the S&P SL20 dropped 0.44% as foreign investors were net sellers of Rs. 315.8m. Main negatives included Ceylinco, HNB, RIL and Central Finance; utilities (led by Windforce), capital goods and banking led turnover.

Colombo market extended losses as the ASPI fell 1.03% for the week to 22,178.73 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.85% to 6,194.22. Market turnover topped Rs.1.5bn with foreigners net sellers of Rs.157.9m and notable moves from SAMP, CINS, JKH, RCL (weak) and DIAL, BUKI, CARS, AEL, COMB (positive/active).

Colombo market fell for a third session as the ASPI dropped 0.10% (21.79 pts) to 22,221.91 on heavy foreign net selling of Rs. 774.2 million. Top negative contributors included SPEN, SAMP, DFCC, CTC and CINS while CARG, DIAL, JKH and MELS supported the index; capital goods led turnover (55%).

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.19% (43.18 points) to 22,178.73 on turnover of Rs.1.54 billion. Asia Asset Finance announced GM and rights timetable and Associated Motor Finance said its merger with L B Finance will become effective by 31 July 2026.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down: ASPI fell 0.48% to 22,253.52 and S&P SL20 fell 0.25% to 6,199.97, with market turnover of 1.18 billion rupees. Top gainers included Vallibel Power Erathna and Hatton National Bank, while John Keells, Aitken Spence, DFCC and Commercial Bank were among the main decliners.

Colombo market rose for a second session as the ASPI gained 0.22% to 22,436.14 on turnover above Rs.3.1bn, driven by elevated HNW activity with PKME, Dialog and NDB among top contributors; foreigners were net sellers of Rs.333.3m.

Colombo market edged up as the ASPI rose 0.04% (8.62 pts) to 22,385.91 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.17% to 6,210.72. Turnover was Rs.2.56bn on 107m shares, the banking sector led turnover and foreigners were net sellers of about Rs.12.2m.

Colombo market closed flat as the ASPI fell 0.02% to 22,377.29 after an early peak at 22,563.09, while the S&P SL20 rose 0.03% to 6,221.32 on turnover of Rs. 3.85bn. Foreigners were net buyers (Rs. 427.1m); top contributors were JKH, HAYL, DOCK, BREW and BIL, with CARG, CINS, SAMP, NDB and CFIN weighing on the index.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 1.98% to 21,856 amid concerns over rupee depreciation (buy 334.50 / sell 343.50). Top negatives included Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, John Keells, Ceylinco Insurance and HNB; Swisstek rose, and Ambeon reported a Q3 loss of Rs.221.7m with its share down 4.72%.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower as ASPI fell 2.59% (592.28 pts) to 22,313.47. Brokers cited broad selling with John Keells, RIL Property, Hayleys, Commercial Bank and Colombo Dockyard weighing on the index while Ceylinco Insurance was a positive contributor; Lion Brewery and Ceylon Beverage reported higher quarterly profits.

Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat on Friday, with the ASPI up 0.03% at 22,905; Amana Bank said KPMG will replace Ernst & Young as its auditors. Capital goods led turnover and the week ended with mixed movers including Hayleys, Commercial Bank and several financial stocks down.

Colombo bourse slipped below 23,000 as the ASPI fell 0.41% to 22,920.32 with turnover over Rs.2.8bn and net foreign outflows of Rs.29.5m. Market weakness was blamed on Middle East tensions and weaker Q1 banking earnings; CINS, MELS, BUKI, NDB and DFCC were key negative contributors.

Colombo market closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.23% to 23,011.72 despite net foreign inflows of Rs. 597.5m; banking sector led turnover with large SEYB crossings and gains, while COMB, CINS, DFCC and Colombo Dockyard were among top negative contributors.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower: ASPI -0.23% to 23,011.72 and S&P SL20 -0.30%, with turnover Rs.4.92bn and banks leading at Rs.3.04bn. Movers included Melstacorp, Hemas and CDB up while Ceylinco Insurance, Commercial Bank, DFCC and Colombo Dockyard fell; Laugfs Power commissioned a 2MW mini-hydro and ACME proposed a capital reduction (EGM Jun 11).