Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon launched its Avurudu card promotion offering up to 70% discounts across 579+ merchant partners and over 4,000 outlets through April 30, 2026. Offers cover clothing, footwear, jewellery, supermarkets, dining, hotels and online retailers.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell 1.82% as the ASPI closed at 20,264.01 amid investor uncertainty over the West Asia conflict; the S&P SL20 fell 1.98%. Top negative contributors were John Keells (-3.74%), Access Engineering (-6.04%) and Commercial Bank (-1.42%), with turnover of Rs 3.95bn and banks active.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 1.09% (222.54 pts) to 20,640.63 on turnover of Rs.5.27bn, while foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.191.2m. Banking led turnover (34%) driven by HNB crossings of Rs.607.7m; top movers included DOCK, RIL, AEL, MELS and ACL.
Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank joined UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka as Patrons, supporting Water & Ocean Stewardship and Diversity & Inclusion working groups respectively to advance corporate sustainability and climate/SDG-related initiatives.
Sri Lanka's banks will operate shorter hours on Wednesdays to conserve fuel, with most branches open 9:00–13:00; Commercial Bank and Nations Trust Bank have issued islandwide notices (Commercial Bank: mini/supermarket branches 9:30–15:00, others 9:00–13:00; NTB also suspends Saturday services).
Colombo Stock Exchange has lost over Rs. 1.1 trillion in value since the Middle East war began, with the ASPI down 2.49% (521.17 pts) to 20,418.09 yesterday. Panic selling hit retail investors, with COMB, HAYL, DOCK, NDB and AEL among 227 decliners and net foreign selling of Rs.104.7m.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon (COMB.N0000) signed a two-year MoU to become Patron of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka’s Diversity & Inclusion and Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Groups, committing to lead initiatives on sustainable water management and inclusive business practices.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down 2.41% as investors feared a fuel shortage, with the ASPI down 505.48 points to 20,433.78 and the S&P SL20 down 1.94% to 5,770.59. Top negative contributors were Commercial Bank (193, down 5.50), Hayleys (205, down 8.50) and Colombo Dockyard (108.75, down 10.75).
Colombo Stock Exchange fell 3.47% to 20,939.26, wiping out about Rs.701 billion in value since Feb 28 amid concerns over the Middle East conflict. The S&P SL20 dropped 3.28% to 5,884.93, turnover was ~Rs.6.6bn, and major decliners included JKH, COMB, HNB, DIAL and DFCC.
CFA Society Sri Lanka will host Career Fest 2026 on 27 March 2026 in Colombo to connect students and early-career finance professionals with employers and sponsors including John Keells, Commercial Bank, HNB, Hayleys, DFCC and Capital Alliance. The event features sessions on the CFA Program, AI in finance and networking opportunities.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell sharply as the ASPI dropped 3.47% (753.29 pts) to 20,939.26 and the S&P SL20 fell 3.17% to 5,891.67, with major decliners including John Keells, Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank, HNB and DFCC. Siyapatha Finance, a Sampath Bank subsidiary, received CSE approval in principle to list Rs.3.75bn of 11.50% debentures.
The CSE fell as the ASPI dropped 4.45% (1,009.36 pts), wiping Rs. 348.6 billion amid Middle East tensions and oil topping $100/bbl. Banking shares including COMB, HNB, HAYL and NTB were leading negatives while capital goods and crossings by MELS, ACL and AEL drove turnover.
The Colombo All Share Price Index fell 1.44% to 21,672.42 as Brent crude topped $100/bbl. Commercial Bank, Hayleys and Hatton National Bank were top negative contributors, and John Keells Holdings said its unit is selling a 98.39% stake in Kandy Walk Inn (Cinnamon Citadel).
Commercial Bank, HNB and NDB have fully exhausted their current MSME loan quotas and the Ministry of Finance expects to provide new allocations for these banks. As of March 10 the government had approved Rs 17.4 billion in loans and 7,100 people had qualified, with larger concessionary schemes planned.
Hayleys PLC received CSE in-principle approval to list debentures to raise up to Rs. 7 billion (initial 50 million debentures to raise Rs. 5 billion, with an option for 20 million more). The issue has three tranches: 5-year fixed at 10.6% (10.88% eff), 5-year floating at 1Y T-bill+2% (9.5% floor/11.5% cap) and 7-year fixed at 11.15% (11.46% eff); subscription opens 17 March.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down 1.34% on Friday, with the ASPI at 21,692.55. Melstacorp said parent Milford Exports bought 1,000,000 shares raising its stake to 42.97%; Commercial Bank, Hayleys and Hatton National Bank were top negative contributors and Brent crude neared $100/bbl.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 2.17% (474.38 pts) to 22,378.52 after global oil prices fell below $95/bbl, with gains led by banks and blue-chips including HNB, SAMP, COMB and DIAL and turnover of about Rs.4.48bn.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon (COMB.N0000) CEO Sanath Manatunge outlines the bank’s focus on integrity and inclusivity, citing over 96% employee completion of ethics training in 2024 and women comprising over 30% of the workforce with 14 promoted to senior management.
Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 2.17% to 22,378.52 on Tuesday as global oil fell below $100/bbl. Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank and Dialog Axiata were top positive contributors; Softlogic Holdings (up 47.22% after six crossings) and Renuka Hotels saw notable turnover.
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The ASPI plunged 3.51% to 21,904.14 as panic selling and a >25% surge in crude to about $115/bbl on Middle East conflict hit the CSE; banking and blue-chip stocks (Commercial Bank, HNB, JKH, Sampath, C T Holdings) led declines while Lanka IOC rose.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with Ideal Motors to offer special leasing packages to part-finance Mahindra XUV 3XO purchases, featuring preferential interest rates, documentation concessions, a complimentary credit card first-year fee waiver and dealer discounts; the promotion runs until 28 February 2027.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon opened a new branch in Kaluwanchikudy, Eastern Province, equipped with an ATM and a cash recycler to provide 24-hour, 365-day banking services.
Colombo's ASPI plunged 797.77 points (3.51%) to 21,904.14 as global oil prices surged over 20% after West Asia supply shocks. Major negative contributors were Commercial Bank, John Keells, Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and National Development Bank, with heavy selling in banks (Rs.1.86bn).
Commercial Bank MD/CEO Sanath Manatunge will moderate a panel at the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors forum on 10 March where Sir Mark Tucker will deliver the keynote. The session also features Indrajit Coomaraswamy and AIA Insurance Lanka CEO Chathuri Munaweera.
New private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking sector fell to Rs. 82.6 billion in January 2026, an 11-month low, while domestic commercial bank lending dropped to Rs. 108 billion (nine-month low); total outstanding private sector debt rose 26.3% YoY to Rs. 10.3 trillion.
The ASPI rose 1.13% to 22,833.53 as Colombo stock market extended its rebound in a second session, with turnover near Rs.5.7bn and foreign net inflows of Rs.189.4m. Gains were led by John Keells, DFCC, NDB and Commercial Bank, with HNB Finance among top turnover contributors.
The ASPI rose 256.12 points (1.13%) to 22,833.53, with the S&P SL20 up 68.14 points to 6,425.80; heavyweight contributors included John Keells, DFCC Bank, NDB, Dialog Axiata and Commercial Bank, and turnover was Rs.5.68bn.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon opened a new branch in Kaluwanchikudy at No. 300, Main Street, equipped with an ATM and a cash recycler to provide 24-hour banking services.