LANKATILES PLC launched Sri Lanka's first COOL ROOFTOP TILE®, a solar-reflective roof tile with an independently verified Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) above 96. The product, unveiled at a media event, is aimed at reducing rooftop heat gain for residential buildings.
Aggregate profits of 273 listed companies fell 12% YoY to Rs.176.5 billion in Sep-25, ending a seven-quarter growth streak. Banks (Rs.52bn, +39% YoY) and diversified financials (Rs.39bn, +112% YoY) underpinned a QoQ rebound, while food, beverage & tobacco and capital goods posted steep declines.
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Rocell launched a 1m x 1m 'Eterno' premium tile, billed as Sri Lanka’s largest manufactured tile, introducing matt-polished surfaces and new designs. The product is available islandwide and may intensify competition among local tile manufacturers.