DFCC Bank's 2026/2031 Tier-2 debenture issue was oversubscribed with 117 applications for 147,682,500 debentures valued at 14.768 billion rupees, above the 12.50 billion rupee target. Colombo indices were modestly higher (ASPI +0.14% at 21,162.87; S&P SL20 +0.05% at 5,950.18) with turnover of 43.57 million rupees.
CSE indices rose on Monday with the ASPI up 0.25% (53.15 pts) to 21,676.32 and market turnover Rs.505.4m; Food, Beverage & Tobacco led turnover at Rs.179.2m. Hemas Holdings said subsidiary Atlas Axillia acquired a 75% stake in Kenya's Twiga Stationers & Printers for US$16.2m.
Union Bank of Colombo (UBC.N0000) hosted Pensioners' Day and launched a competitive pension loan of up to Rs. 8 million at the bank's lowest interest rates, including Rs. 30,000 in annual PickMe rides for government pensioners. The event included partners such as Nawaloka Hospitals providing health screenings and services.
Union Bank (UBC.N0000) launched a competitive pension loan of Rs 8 million at the lowest interest rates while hosting a Pensioners' Day offering health screenings and benefits, including Rs 30,000 in annual PickMe rides for government pensioners; Nawaloka Hospitals participated as a partner.
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NovaNest Properties launched Rainbow Apartments in Ratmalana, a new residential development with multiple amenities and a full-time medical centre backed by Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, including a 24-hour ambulance service.
Colombo Stock Exchange midday: ASPI down 0.17% (37.22 pts) to 22,043.43 and S&P SL20 down 0.15% to 6,157.85. Capital goods led turnover (LKR 46.2m of LKR 216.8m); notable gainers HNB, RCL, SPEN, SDB, NHL and decliners GREG, MELS, JKH, CARS, LOLC.
Union Bank (UBC) launched the Union Bank Pension Loan offering government and other pensioners up to Rs. 8 million with repayment up to 15 years, low interest and no personal guarantor; benefits include Rs.30,000 of annual PickMe rides, a Rs.7,000 yearly Nawaloka Hospitals health package and a pre-approved credit card.
Union Bank of Colombo (UBC.N0000) launched the Union Bank Pension Loan allowing government pensioners to borrow up to Rs. 8 million with up to 15-year repayment, low interest, no guarantor and benefits including LKR30,000 annual PickMe rides and a LKR7,000 yearly health package at Nawaloka Hospitals.
The ASPI edged up 0.01% to 22,256.49 with turnover above Rs.1.56bn and foreign investors net-selling Rs.225mn. Hemas, NDB and Hayleys Fibre were top turnover contributors (Hemas and Hayleys up, Panasian Power down).
Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat, with the ASPI up 0.01% at 22,256.49 and the S&P SL20 down 0.03% at 6,193.65. Top positives were LB Finance, National Development Bank, Aitken Spence and Nawaloka; declines came from Melstacorp, Central Finance, Sunshine and Windforce; turnover Rs 1.56bn.
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