Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
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.
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).
Maharaja Foods PLC's Rs.112.5 million 1-for-10 rights issue was oversubscribed, receiving total subscriptions of 24,723,629 shares. Proceeds will fund a SPAR–Maharaja SaveMore outlet, Rs.50m to settle loans with Hatton National Bank and a Rs.15m ready-meal product launch.
Ceylon Money Market Fund (managed by Ceylon Asset Management) was the top-performing Sri Lankan money market fund in 2025 with an 8.92% p.a. return (net of WHT) and was upgraded to an A (Stable) rating; Hatton National Bank is the fund's trustee and custodian.
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 CSE fell, with the ASPI down 4.34% (1,032.15 points) for the week as index-heavy banking and diversified holdings stocks dragged the market. Foreign investors were net sellers (week net outflow Rs.791.2m); large declines came from JKH, HNB and SAMP while ACL, CINS and RAL saw heavy off‑board turnover.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.58% to 22,701.91 and the S&P SL20 fell 1.01% to 6,360.75 on Friday amid profit-taking. Ceylinco Holdings was the top positive contributor (up 3.12%), while John Keells, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank were among the top negatives.
HNB General Insurance reported 2025 Gross Written Premiums of LKR 11.0 billion, up 21% YoY, becoming the first Sri Lankan general insurer to reach LKR 11bn within ten years. Total assets rose 31% to LKR 13.38bn and the capital adequacy ratio stood at 190%.
Government unveiled structural reforms at the AmCham CEO Forum aiming for 7% annual growth and a LKR 200 billion economy, including a 70% renewable-energy target by 2030, bank consolidation, port upgrades and support for IT, pharma and SME finance (LKR 300m ITIA allocation).
The ASPI rose 0.60% (134.03 pts) to 22,577.41 on bargain hunting after a prior session plunge, with turnover ~Rs.4.7bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.95.1m. Capital goods led turnover (Rs.1.5bn) while banking and diversified financials also drove gains.
Senior bankers at the Association of Professional Bankers convention urged caution, prioritising balance-sheet discipline—liquidity, capital buffers, and managing interest-rate and FX exposure—over rapid expansion. Speakers also highlighted selective growth, risk-adjusted returns, and greater use of digital capability and sustainable debt instruments.
ASPI plunged 1,290.68 points (-5.4%) to 22,443.38 on Feb 3 after Middle East tensions triggered panic selling and a 30-minute circuit breaker; the S&P SL20 fell 322.32 pts (-4.9%). Turnover was Rs.9.6bn (up 62.9%); foreign investors net sold Rs.59.6m; decliners included COMB, SAMP, HNB, JKH and HAYL, while LIOC, CFLB, BOPL, MRH and MADU were among gainers.
Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI plunged 1,290.68 points (5.44%) to 22,443.38 after trading reopened following the Middle East conflict, with the exchange briefly halting trade after the S&P SL20 fell over 5%. Major contributors included Commercial Bank (-11.5%), Hatton National Bank (-18%), Hayleys (-14.5%) and Sampath Bank (-6.75%).
HNB PLC's Managing Director & CEO Damith Pallewatte was named Sri Lanka's 'Bank CEO of the Year 2025' by the Global CEO Forum. HNB reported Group PAT of Rs 49.8 billion, Bank PAT of Rs 45.4 billion and group assets of Rs 2.39 trillion for the year ended 31 Dec 2025.
Colombo stock market closed February lower: ASPI fell 47 points (0.2%) and the S&P SL20 dropped 74 points (>1%) with turnover of Rs.7 billion. Banks, conglomerates and blue-chips (COMB, JKH, HNB, CTC, LLUB) weighed on the index while Renuka Agri Foods rose and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.363.8m.
Hatton National Bank (HNB) reported group Profit After Tax of Rs. 49.8 billion for 2025, with Gross Loans and Advances exceeding Rs. 1.5 trillion and deposits around Rs. 1.96 trillion. Asset quality strengthened (Net Stage 3 ratio 1.09%) and the board proposed a total dividend of Rs. 20 per share.
HNB CEO Damith Pallewatte was named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’. HNB reported group PAT of Rs.49.8 billion, bank PAT of Rs.45.4 billion, assets of Rs.2.39 trillion and gross loans over Rs.1.5 trillion for the year ended 31 Dec 2025.
Hatton National Bank (HNB.N0000) reopened its refurbished Club HNB centre to enhance its private banking facilities and service model for high-net-worth clients.
HNB PLC reported Group profit after tax of Rs 49.8 Bn for 2025 and proposed a total dividend of Rs 20.00 per share. Group gross loans topped Rs 1.5 Tn, deposits reached Rs 1.96 Tn, Net Stage 3 ratio improved to 1.09%, and net fee income rose 28.9%.
Dividend · Rs 5.00
Dividend of LKR 5/share; FY ended 31st December 2025
Dividend · Rs 15.00 · XD Apr 2, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 15/share; XD 2026-04-02; record 2026-04-05; payable 2026-04-24; FY ended 31st December 2025
HNB PLC reopened its refurbished Club HNB private banking centre on 20 February 2026 to strengthen its top-tier private banking proposition and enable closer collaboration on tailored investment, credit and wealth-management solutions for high-net-worth clients.
Banks across Sri Lanka are intensifying AML/CFT controls ahead of the country's third mutual evaluation, warning a negative outcome would damage financial credibility and access to funding. Leading banks such as DFCC and HNB report system upgrades, AI-backed transaction monitoring, stronger KYC/UBO processes and mock evaluations.
Four university teams qualified for the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka local finals and will present equity research on Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) on 27 February 2026 at the HNB Auditorium in Colombo.
Colombo market ended marginally higher with the ASPI up 0.04% (9.38 pts) at 23,783.02 and the S&P SL20 up 0.11% at 6,728.71, on turnover below Rs.2.6bn; foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.52.8m. MELS, RICH, PLR, COMB and HNB were key positive contributors and the banking sector led turnover (17%).
HNB PLC has entered a strategic partnership with CARMART to promote Peugeot and LEAP vehicles and expand HNB's leasing and tailored vehicle financing offerings across Sri Lanka via Carmart.lk.
HNB PLC is the Title Partner of the Amcham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026, to be held on 25 February 2026 in Colombo, supporting a full-day forum focused on Sri Lanka's economic rebuild, reform momentum and public–private collaboration.
HNB PLC is the title partner for the AmCham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026, to be held on 25 February 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, supporting high-level dialogue on Sri Lanka's economic rebuild and resilience.
Hatton National Bank (HNB.N0000) has partnered with SENOK Trade Combine to offer tailored leasing solutions for Forton and GWM vehicles and JCB/KOBELCO construction machinery across Sri Lanka.
HNB PLC announced a strategic partnership with SENOK Trade Combine, formalized on 27 January 2026, to offer tailored leasing for Forton vans/pickups, GWM SUVs and JCB/Kobelco construction machinery.