Company filings, disclosures and news on Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka Plc (DIST), Beverages: Alcoholic on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower with the ASPI down 0.39% to 20,955.56 and turnover at Rs595.97mn. Top contributors included Distilleries, Ceylon Tobacco, Laugfs Gas and Hayleys, while SMB Finance, Carson Cumberbatch, Sri Lanka Telecom and Dialog were among the laggards; ACL Cables announced a 60 cent interim dividend.
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 Stock Exchange opened higher: ASPI up 0.18% (37.48 pts) at 21,104.37 and S&P SL20 up 0.46% at 5,970.10, with turnover Rs 43.59m. Singer Finance set rights-issue and EGM/XR dates; Pan Asia Banking plans to raise up to Rs 5bn via listed debentures opening Oct 1, 2026.
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.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally down with the ASPI slipping 0.09% to 21,066.89 on turnover of Rs1.31bn. Institutional crossings supported positions in PickMe, Access Engineering, Dipped Products and Sampath Bank, while Harischandra Mills appointed a new chair effective Sep 23, 2026.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally down, the ASPI fell 0.09% to 21,066.89 with market turnover at Rs1.31 billion. Institutional crossings were seen in PickMe, Access Engineering, Dipped Products and Sampath Bank; notable contributors included Carson Cumberbatch, Commercial Bank, Hayleys and Lion Brewery, and Harischandra Mills appointed a new chairperson.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose at midday, ASPI +0.52% to 21,163.12, with materials leading turnover (rupees 88.93m) and total turnover rupees 344.22m. Top gainers included Dialog, Commercial Bank, Hemas, HNB, Ceylon Cold Stores and Ambeon; Malwatte Valley, Palm Garden Hotels and Distilleries were top losers; Aitken Spence will allot its oversubscribed 2026 debentures.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices traded higher on Tuesday morning: ASPI +0.09% to 20,997.61 and S&P SL20 +0.27% to 5,925.55. Top contributors were HNB (+1.65), CCS (+1.27) and SLTL (+2.16); laggards included COMB (-0.25), HAYL (-0.67) and DIST (-0.38). Market turnover was Rs.114.4m, led by Consumer Durables & Apparel (Rs.37.5m).
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DIST.N0000) was recognised by Brand Finance as 'Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Spirits Brand', reflecting the strength and enduring value of its spirits portfolio. The award accompanies DCSL's ongoing investments in manufacturing, innovation and expanded exports to markets including Australia, South Korea, the Maldives and China.
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC was named Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Spirits Brand by Brand Finance, recognising its century-long brand strength and investments in manufacturing, innovation and export expansion.
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