Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon launched the Android-powered PAX E700 Smart POS in partnership with Ceylon Business Appliances to offer SMEs enhanced payment acceptance, billing and inventory features and reliable connectivity.
Colombo market rebounded with the ASPI up 0.35% to 22,174.74 and turnover of Rs.13.3 billion amid upbeat sentiment after the IMF's positive review; the banking sector led turnover (48%) and Commercial Bank, DIMO, Bukit Darah, Carson and Wind were among top contributors.
IMF staff-level agreement gives Sri Lanka access to about US$347m and Colombo stocks closed higher; the ASPI rose 0.51% to 22,209.83. Turnover was Rs 13.3bn led by banks and diversified financials, with top contributors Commercial Bank, DIMO, Bukit Darah, Carson Cumberbatch and WindForce.
Commercial Bank and AIA's bancassurance partnership secured over Rs. 1.2 billion in annualized new premium (ANP) in under a year and was celebrated at the Commercial Bank – AIA Bancassurance Achievers Awards 2025. The awards recognised Commercial Bank and AIA distribution teams for their 2024 performance.
Commercial Bank's AIA bancassurance partnership secured over Rs. 1.2 billion in annualised new premium (ANP) in less than one year, and the Commercial Bank–AIA Bancassurance Achievers Awards 2025 were held at Cinnamon Life to recognise top performers.
Colombo market dipped as ASPI fell 0.3% and S&P SL20 fell 0.4% on turnover of Rs.7.3bn, with foreign investors net sellers of Rs.196.2m. Banking counters and conglomerates saw profit-taking while food retail and capital goods recorded high turnover and mixed price moves.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down after 15 consecutive days of gains, with the All Share down 0.29% at 22,097.99 and the S&P SL20 down 0.46% at 6,163.22; turnover was Rs 7.32bn and banks led activity. Top contributors included Bukit Darah, Sunshine Holdings, Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank and Carson Cumberbatch.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon (COMB.N0000) signed an MoU with Baili Investments Lanka to provide home loans covering up to 75% of purchase price for buyers at a 1,000-unit Rajagiriya mixed-development. Loans offer up to five-year grace periods, low market rates, tailored repayment plans and free DTAP for first-time buyers.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon sponsored Coolest Projects Sri Lanka 2025, supporting 100 shortlisted student tech projects selected from over 200 entries to promote youth innovation. The event was organised with STEMUP and the Raspberry Pi Foundation and included international delegates.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon CIO Sumudu Gunawardhana urged banks to join the Fintech Forum to strengthen bank–fintech partnerships and grow wallet share. He said fintechs provide agility while banks offer trust, scale and compliance support to expand digital financial services and improve cybersecurity.
Colombo market rally extended to a 14th session as the ASPI closed at 22,094.89, topping 22,000 for the first time with turnover around Rs.9.7–9.8 billion. Banking and diversified financials led turnover (Commercial Bank, Pan Asia, Lanka Credit & Business Finance among top contributors) while foreigners were net sellers.
Sri Lanka's stock market closed higher with the ASPI at 22,094.89 (up 0.65%) and S&P SL20 at 6,187.51 (up 0.64%), led by Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, Dipped Products, Hayleys and Commercial Bank; market turnover was LKR 9.7bn. Nations Trust Bank announced conversion of non-voting to voting shares for Q4 2025.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Deputy GM Hasrath Munasinghe spoke at the UN Global Compact annual sessions in New York, presenting on Sri Lanka's sustainability landscape and the bank's responsible banking initiatives. He highlighted opportunities in climate financing for energy transition, biodiversity, AI-based projects and gender-smart finance.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon signed an MoU with Baili Investments Lanka to provide home loans covering up to 75% for buyers at a US$60m, 1,000-unit mixed development in Rajagiriya. The bank will offer flexible loans at market-low rates, up to five-year grace periods and a free loan protection policy for first-time buyers.
Hayleys tops the LMD 100 rankings for FY2024/25 with consolidated revenue exceeding Rs. 492 billion. LOLC Holdings and Carson Cumberbatch are second and third (nearly Rs. 340bn and over Rs. 323bn), while Commercial Bank leads profitability with PAT over Rs. 55bn; Browns and HNB follow.
Colombo Stock Exchange extended its rally to a 13th session as the ASPI rose 0.46% (100.49 pts) to 21,951.79 with turnover of Rs.6.5bn and foreign net inflows of Rs.46.4m. Banking, capital goods and food/beverage counters led activity, with Melstacorp, Access Engineering, Union Bank, RCL and NDB among top contributors.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC's Deputy GM Hasrath Munasinghe presented the bank's sustainability leadership at the UN Global Compact annual sessions in New York. He highlighted climate financing, renewable energy, gender-smart finance and AI-related sustainability projects; the bank is Sri Lanka's first 100% carbon-neutral bank and an early adopter of IFRS S1/S2 reporting.
Colombo stock market opened the week higher as the ASPI rose 0.36% (77.31 pts) to 21,676.20, led by plantation counters and conglomerates; turnover was about Rs.4.2bn and foreigners were net sellers of Rs.15.6m.
Hatton National Bank Team A won the Trade Finance Association of Bankers Quiz & Social 2025 held on 13 September; Bank of Ceylon were first runner-up and Commercial Bank second runner-up. Guests highlighted the importance of digitalisation and data-driven decision-making and spoke on export sector directions.
The ASPI closed at 21,599, rising 0.36% (78 points) on the day and finishing the week up 2.4% (S&P SL20 up 1.9% for the week). Turnover was Rs.6.02bn yesterday (week avg daily Rs.7.11bn); capital goods led turnover and top contributors included Hemas, Melstacorp, Commercial Bank, CIC, Gran, Sunshine, Kelani Cables and John Keells.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon won six awards at LMD Awards Night 2025, the highest number of awards at the event. LMD had also ranked the bank the Most Awarded Corporate Entity in 2024 with 115 awards; the bank is noted for digital innovation and being Sri Lanka’s first 100% carbon-neutral bank.
The SEC launched a 10-year "12 Pillars" capital market roadmap on Sept 24 to boost market infrastructure, products and digitization; ASPI has risen 209.5% since 2021 and market cap stands at Rs. 7.44 trillion. Key reforms include CSE demutualization, ETFs and derivatives, expanded corporate debt and digitized trading/settlement, alongside recent green and Sukuk issuances by DFCC, Commercial Bank and Vidullanka.
Hatton National Bank hosted the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 at BMICH, where Visa launched 'Visa Accept' in Sri Lanka to enable merchants to accept card payments via smartphones without extra hardware. The two-day forum gathered regulators, banks, startups and policymakers to discuss digital payments, blockchain, AI and financial inclusion.
Colombo market rose after the Central Bank left policy rates unchanged, with ASPI up 0.26% (56 points) to 21,338 and turnover at Rs.5.6bn. Top positive contributors were CINS, LFIN, HAYL, CFIN and COMB; foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.118.3m.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.26% to 21,338.45, led by financials and capital goods, with Ceylinco Holdings, L B Finance, Hayleys, Central Finance and Commercial Bank among the top contributors.
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.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon won three awards at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2025: Best Performance on Growth – Sri Lanka, Best Performance on Profitability – Sri Lanka, and Runner-up for Best Bank in Sri Lanka.
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.