Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
John Keells Holdings' City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a USD 1.2 billion integrated resort, is scheduled to officially open on August 2. Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly expected to attend the inauguration.
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association held its 8th AGM on June 25 and appointed Infiyaz Ali as President for 2025–26, with Charitha Subasinghe handing over. The new council includes executives from John Keells Holdings, Abans and Singer Sri Lanka, and SLRA will host the Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 on AI and digital transformation.
Sri Lanka's ASPI hit a fresh record high, closing at 17,800 (up 0.75% / 132.28 points) on Friday, driven by gains in capital goods and banking stocks. Notable risers included C T Holdings, John Keells, Sampath Bank, HNB, CDB and Colombo Dockyard.
Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of John Keells Holdings, was elected Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at its 186th AGM. He urged preserving reform momentum — including Digital ID, a National Single Window, Customs modernisation and a National Tourism Destination Marketing Plan — to sustain recovery.
Krishan Balendra, head of John Keells Holdings, was elected chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at its AGM on June 26. Supun Weerasinghe (Dialog) was named vice chairman and the board includes executives from Hayleys and Renuka Hotels.
Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of John Keells Holdings, was elected Chairperson of The Ceylon Chamber at its 186th AGM. He called for continued reforms — including Digital ID, a National Single Window, customs modernization and a National Tourism Destination Marketing Plan — to sustain recovery.
John Keells Hotels and Melco Resorts will begin operations of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino and the Nuwa hotel in Colombo on August 2. The US$1.2bn integrated resort adds a 113-room Nuwa to the existing 687-room Cinnamon Life and is expected to boost tourism and FX earnings, JKH said.
Colombo market rallied as the ASPI rose 2% (a 344-point gain) to 17,536 and the S&P SL20 gained 1.66%, with turnover near Rs.6 billion. Capital Goods, Banking and Diversified Financials led activity; several listed names including John Keells, HNB Finance and Pan Asia saw strong participation and price gains.
Sri Lanka stocks rose for a second session as a ceasefire held, with the ASPI up 2% to 17,535 and the S&P SL20 up 1.66% to 5,219. The index gain was led by John Keells, Browns Investments, SMB Finance, Industrial Asphalts and Co-operative Insurance, while turnover rose to Rs 5.9bn.
Colombo market rebounded after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with the ASPI up 2.5% (426 pts) and turnover Rs.5.2bn. Banking stocks and conglomerates led gains, with JKH, COMB, PABC and CFIN among the top contributors.
Colombo Stock Exchange jumped 2.54% after President Trump announced an Iran-Israel ceasefire, with the ASPI up 425.80 points to 17,191.20 and the S&P SL20 up 2.86% to 5,133. The rise was led by gains in Commercial Bank, John Keells, Melstacorp, Hayleys and LOLC, with turnover at 5.2 billion.
Sri Lanka stocks fell 1.89% as Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, with the ASPI down 322.55 points to 16,765 and the S&P SL20 down 2.02% to 4,991. Banks and major conglomerates — Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank, John Keells, Melstacorp and Hayleys — weighed on the index amid fears of higher crude prices.
Asia Frontier Capital has increased its weight on Sri Lanka equities to 14% from about 5% two years ago. The fund cites improving macro fundamentals, political stability and pickup in tourism and corporate earnings, and lists holdings including JKH, Commercial Bank, HNB, Hemas, Sunshine, Dipped Products and Melstacorp.
John Keells Holdings said Melco is expected to open the City of Dreams casino in Colombo in August as Sri Lanka tabled a bill to create a Gambling Regulatory Authority to regulate physical/online casinos and license junket operators.
The ASPI fell 1.5% (253 pts) to 16,818 as the bear run continued, with turnover of Rs. 3.3 billion and foreign net inflows of Rs. 77.7m. Key negative contributors included Commercial Bank, John Keells, Ceylon Tobacco and NDB, while the banking sector led turnover and lost 1.43%.
Colombo market turned more bearish as the ASPI fell 1.22% (S&P SL20 down 1.11%) on turnover of Rs. 3.9bn, with HAYL, CTHR, SAMP, DFCC and HNB exerting selling pressure; JKH, L B Finance and CTC also recorded price declines.
Sri Lanka's ASPI fell 1.48% to 16,818.21 amid geopolitical uncertainty over possible US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict; the S&P SL20 was down 1.48% to 5,019.15. Turnover dropped to 3.3 million rupees, with declines in LOLC, John Keells, Ceylon Tobacco, NDB and Commercial Bank.
Colombo market fell as the ASPI closed down 0.45% (78 pts) at 17,281 while turnover rose to Rs.6.8bn led by crossings in Hayleys, Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, L B Finance and John Keells. Foreign investors were net sellers with a Rs.115.7m outflow.
ASPI fell 0.4% and the S&P SL20 fell 0.7% as Colombo stocks extended losses amid heightened Israel‑Iran tensions. Turnover was Rs.3.15bn; top negative contributors included HNB, COMB, LOLC, HAYL and CTC, while CDB, Hemas, LVL Energy Fund and Lanka IOC saw notable buying/turnover.
Colombo market slipped as the ASPI fell 1.3% (234 pts) to 17,427 and the S&P SL20 dropped 1.6%, with turnover around Rs.4 billion. Diversified financials led turnover while HNB, MELS, DFCC, SAMP and JKH pressured the index; Capital Alliance and Central Finance saw notable moves.
Colombo Stock Exchange tumbled as the ASPI fell 234.37 points (1.33%) to 17,427.08 following Israel's strike on Iran and resulting geopolitical tensions. Losses were led by heavyweight banks HNB, DFCC and Sampath, with John Keells and Melstacorp also down; turnover was Rs. 3.98bn.
Sri Lanka's stock market fell after Israel bombed Iran, with the ASPI down 1.33% to 17,427.08 and the S&P SL20 down 1.58% to 5,191.86. Heavyweights HNB, DFCC, Sampath, John Keells and Melstacorp declined and helped drive the sell-off as oil prices rose on geopolitical tensions.
Colombo market closed mixed — ASPI +4 points, S&P SL20 -11 on turnover of Rs.3.7bn — as investors reacted to an electricity tariff hike with increased selling pressure; Diversified Financials led turnover and foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.8.7m.
Colombo's ASPI rose 0.90% to 17,657.60, led by John Keells (JKH) and gains in major banks HNB, NDB, DFCC and Sampath, with turnover of LKR5.6bn. Export‑exposed names were mixed — Dipped Products and Haycarb fell while Teejay Lanka and Hayleys Fabric gained.
John Keells CG Auto (part of John Keells Holdings) launched the BYD SHARK 06 plug-in hybrid pickup in Sri Lanka, handing over the first five vehicles and announcing a price of LKR 25.3 million. The SHARK 06 offers up to 100 km pure electric range and DMO Super Hybrid off-road capability; more deliveries will follow.
Ceylon Cold Stores (Elephant House) has begun distribution of its beverages in India under a fee-based franchise partnership with Reliance Retail/RCPL, exporting soft-drink concentrate; contribution is minimal now but expected to ramp up as products gain traction.
Colombo market stayed at an all-time high as the ASPI rose 82 points (0.47%) on turnover of Rs.5.6bn, led by heavy activity in John Keells, Hemas, Browns Investments, People’s Leasing and Lanka Milk Foods; foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.41.4mn and capital goods and diversified financials led turnover.
ASPI rose 81.89 points to a record 17,434.94, extending its rally to a 12th straight session led by John Keells, Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank, Lion Brewery and Dipped Products. Market turnover was Rs.5.59bn and the S&P SL20 gained 34.13 pts to 5,193.79.
Colombo Stock Exchange All Share Price Index rose 0.47% to 17,434.94 for a third straight session, led by John Keells, Sampath Bank, HNB, Lion Brewery and Dipped Products. Market breadth was broadly positive with low interest rates, strong corporate earnings and PMI support; turnover was Rs 5.59bn.
Cinnamon Life (John Keells group) will host 'Retro Throwback with Dad' at GATZ on 14 June 2025 with live music, DJ sets, themed cocktails, dining packages (Rs.9,500–15,000), bottle discounts and restaurant offers across the complex.