Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Hatton National Bank partnered with IHH Healthcare’s Sri Lanka office to run patient education sessions on orthopedics across Negombo, Kandy and Jaffna. The program covered trends such as robotic-assisted joint replacement, minimally invasive surgery and image-guided injections.
People’s Bank reported an all-time-high 1H Profit Before Tax of Rs. 28.0 billion and PAT of Rs. 18.2 billion. The bank also reported Rs. 3.6t in assets, Rs. 3.1t deposits, improved net interest margins and a digital customer base of 3.7m.
Hatton National Bank MD Damith Pallewatte is leading the Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 (Sept 24–25) to coordinate a national fintech ecosystem, targeting measures like 95% financial inclusion by 2030 and $100m in near-term fintech investment; workstreams will focus on SME lending, KYC interoperability, blockchain pilots and cross-border payments.
Colombo market slipped as the ASPI fell 73 points (0.36%) and the S&P SL20 declined 0.78% on Rs. 4.4bn turnover, with foreign investors net sellers of Rs. 801.2m amid profit-taking and political uncertainty following the remand of former President Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka's stock market closed up 0.32% as the ASPI rose 64.88 points to 20,640 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.39% to 6,066; turnover was 5.14 million rupees. Top contributors were DFCC Bank, Sampath Bank, Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank.
The Exporters' Association of Sri Lanka held its 28th AGM with EU Ambassador Carmen Moreno stressing compliance, sustainability and the CBAM framework for exporters. Yohan Lawrence was re-elected chairman and the executive committee includes representatives from listed firms such as HNB, Hayleys, Sampath, Lion Brewery, CIC, Dipped Products and Dankotuwa Porcelain.
HNB PLC hosted an exclusive two-day Maldives event to showcase its Club Elite metal Mastercard to over 40 affluent customers; the card (launched Feb 2025) offers dual-side contactless payments and premium concierge, travel and lifestyle privileges.
Colombo ASPI fell 0.36% to 20,575.59, weighed down by banks with HNB down 6.25 rupees to 397.75. Commercial Bank, John Keells and Hayleys also declined; turnover was 4.4 billion while hotel and construction stocks saw buying amid tourist arrivals topping 1.5 million.
Colombo market closed up for a fifth straight session as the ASPI inched to a record 20,715.49 (up 0.69 points) on turnover of Rs. 10.5 billion. Gains in Dialog Axiata, Sunshine and Royal Ceramics helped lift the index while banking names (HNB, Sampath) dominated turnover and foreigners were net sellers (Rs. 552.6m).
Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat with the ASPI at 20,715.49 (+0.69) and market turnover of 10.52 billion rupees. Top contributors included Dialog Axiata, Sunshine, Royal Ceramics, Co-operative Insurance and Ambeon, while most banking stocks — including Commercial Bank, Sampath and HNB — closed lower.
ASPI rose 143.73 points to 20,714.80 as turnover hit Rs.11.1bn, led by banking stocks and conglomerates with top contributors JKH, HNB, SAMP, BUKI and NDB. Banking accounted for 39% of turnover and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.1.1bn.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed up, ASPI +0.70% to 20,714.80, driven by sustained investor interest in banks and diversified financials. Top contributors included John Keells, Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank, Bukit Darah, National Development Bank and HNB Finance, with market turnover Rs11.14bn.
ASPI rose 100.55 pts to 20,571 and the S&P SL20 topped 6,000 as turnover hit Rs.10.8–10.9bn, led by banking stocks; key contributors included Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank, Carson Cumberbatch, Sampath Bank and Bukit Darah, while Digital Mobility Solutions also saw heavy trading.
S&P SL20 crossed 6,000 for the first time, rising 58.46 points (0.97%) to close at 6,055.92; the ASPI also hit a record 20,571.07 (up 100.55 points, 0.49%) with turnover over Rs.10.8 billion.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.49% to 20,571.07, led by gains in Commercial Bank (up LKR 7.75 to 197.50), HNB (up LKR 13.50 to 399.00), Carson Cumberbatch (up LKR 102.25 to 848.25) and Sampath Bank (up LKR 2.25 to 145.00). Turnover rose to LKR 10.8 billion with volume 234,578,423.
Colombo bourse rose 252.16 points (1.25%) as ASPI closed at 20,471 with turnover Rs.7.74bn; banking sector led turnover (28%) and top contributors included COMB, CARS, MELS, JKH and DFCC, while some stocks (e.g. PKME) fell.
MetroCorp raised its stake in National Development Bank to 4.7% after buying 2.58% of the lender's voting stock. Softlogic Life Insurance sold 31.7 million NDB shares for 4.4 billion rupees, which were bought by MetroCorp and investor Indra Silva (who holds stakes in Commercial Bank, Sampath and Hatton).
Colombo market hit a record as the ASPI rose 289.69 points (1.45%) to close at 20,218 on turnover of Rs. 9.54bn. Banks led activity (bank sector +2.78%), with top contributors including COMB, DFCC, LOLC, NTB and SAMP.
The ASPI rose 1.45% to 20,218.36, led by banking stocks after interim results. Commercial Bank profits +101% to 15.9bn, HNB +37% to 11.74bn, Nations Trust +11% to 4.7bn, NDB -6% to 2,447m and Sampath -17% to 6.7bn.
Colombo market closed flat as the ASPI fell 0.23% (47 pts) to 19,929 with turnover around Rs.7.1bn and foreign net selling of Rs.28.5m amid profit-taking. Transportation led turnover (20%) driven by Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, while banking contributed strongly with activity in Sampath Bank and HNB.
Hatton National Bank (HNB) reported H1 2025 Group PAT up 42.5% to Rs 23.16 Bn and Bank PAT up 37.9% to Rs 21.19 Bn, with group assets topping Rs 2.5 Tn. Asset quality improved (Net Stage 3 1.59%), Tier I at 18.42% and LCR 271.54%.
HNB group PAT rose 42.5% to Rs.23.16bn in 1H 2025, with bank PAT up 37.9% to Rs.21.19bn. Group assets topped Rs.2.5tn, loans and deposits grew strongly, Net Stage 3 improved to 1.59%, and capital and liquidity ratios stayed well above regulatory minima.
Sri Lanka's central bank swaps rose to $3,870m while net foreign reserves after swaps fell to $2,210m by June. Analysts warn buy-sell swaps create contingent liabilities and heighten forex risk as recent rate cuts have reduced reserve accumulation, weighing on banks' FX exposure.
Colombo market closed marginally higher as ASPI rose 0.01% to 19,976 on turnover of Rs.4.46bn with net foreign inflow of Rs.498.3mn. Transportation led turnover driven by Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka (PKME) which rose to Rs.105.75, while AMF, LVEF, HNB, CTC, LLUB and BERU saw notable activity.
Hatton National Bank reported June-quarter net profit up 37% y/y to Rs 11.74 billion. The bank said loan-loss provision reversals and rupee depreciation-driven forex gains helped offset an 8% fall in net interest income.
Home Lands Group bought a one-acre Thummulla (Colombo 7) site for Rs. 4.5 billion (record Rs. 29 million per perch) to build 40-storey Pentara Residencies. The BOI-approved project of over 400 units will be financed by Hatton National Bank (HNB).
Colombo's ASPI closed flat at 19,975.50 while the S&P SL20 dipped 0.19% to 5,815.64. Ceylon Tobacco said June-quarter volumes recovered to 490 million sticks and profits rose 2% to 7.3 billion rupees, while Haycarb's June profit fell 30% to 517 million rupees.
CSE director Ray Abeywardena said Sri Lanka's exchange rate stability is providing investor confidence and predictability. He credited prudent policy, improved external sector performance and steady foreign investment and tourism receipts for the stability.
ASPI rose 96.45 points (0.49%) to close at 19,923 as the CSE opened with mixed sentiment; foreigners were net sellers with a net outflow of Rs.117.2m. Banking led turnover (25%) while Capital Goods and Diversified Financials together contributed 28% of turnover.
Colombo's ASPI rose 0.49% to 19,923.02, led by buying in bank counters—mainly Commercial Bank and HNB—while the S&P SL20 edged down to 5,824.91. Notable movers included C T Holdings, Ceylinco, Carson and Dialog higher, with John Keells and Overseas Realty weaker; turnover fell to Rs 3.1bn.