Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
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.
ASPI rose 0.9% to lift its YTD return to 10.74% as turnover reached Rs.5.68 billion led by LVEF (Rs.500m), RCL (Rs.304m) and TILE (Rs.269m), with banking and capital‑goods/construction counters among the session’s key drivers.
The Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI closed marginally up at 17,661.45 (+0.02%) while the S&P SL20 fell to 5,275.01 (-0.21%) and turnover dropped to 3.6 billion rupees. Movers included L B Finance, Sampath Bank and Central Finance rising; LOLC Finance announced a share buyback and Vidullanka listed a 500 million-rupee Sukuk.
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.
Colombo market sustained an all-time high as the ASPI closed at 17,500.24, up 105.79 points (+0.61%) with turnover Rs.2.85bn and net foreign outflow of Rs.19.3m. Banking-led activity and retail buying drove gains, with Hayleys Fabric, Ceylinco, Ceylon Cold Stores, HNB and Ceylon Tobacco among top drivers.
DFCC Bank says Sri Lanka banks are using excess US dollar balances to finance Indian firms via syndicated loans and GIFT City, with Hatton National, NDB, Seylan, Pan Asia, Commercial Bank and Sampath participating (e.g., Satin Creditcare's $100m GIFT City loan).
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI slid 0.23% to 17,394.45 on Friday as profit-taking trimmed turnover; S&P SL20 fell 0.21%. The index was weighed down by Sampath Bank, Hayleys, Cargills, Browns Investments and Commercial Bank, while Teejay Lanka rose after outlining tariff coping strategies.
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.
Daraz Sri Lanka will run its 6.6 Mid-Year Sale from June 6–10 with discounts up to 85%, free shipping and over Rs.20 million in vouchers. Several banks — Commercial Bank, DFCC, Nations Trust, NDB, Sampath and Hatton National — are payment partners offering extra savings and instalment plans.
Fitch assigned Siyapatha Finance PLC’s proposed LKR 5 billion five-year senior unsecured debentures a final National Long-Term Rating of 'A(lka)'. Fitch said Siyapatha’s rating is linked to parent Sampath Bank, which is expected to provide extraordinary support if needed.
ASPI rose 234 points (1.4%) to 17,214 on turnover of Rs.7.37bn, led by banking stocks with HNB, SAMP and COMB among top contributors. Turnover was 72% above the monthly average and foreigners recorded a net outflow of about Rs.273.6m.
Colombo's ASPI rose 1.38% to 17,214.39, hitting an all-time high led by gains in banking stocks including Commercial Bank, Sampath, DFCC, Central Finance and HNB. Turnover rose to 7.3 billion and the S&P SL20 closed up 1.91%.
Sampath Bank (SAMP.N0000) and the CSE's CDS signed an MoU to enable non-resident investors to open Inward Investment Accounts via the CSE mobile app, with applicant data exchanged between CDS and Sampath Bank to streamline compliant account setup.
Colombo bourse opened June higher as ASPI rose 0.74% (125 pts) and S&P SL20 gained 1%, with turnover Rs.5.8bn and foreigners net selling ~Rs.3bn. Top turnover leaders were Access Engineering, Capital Alliance, Panasian Power, Commercial Credit and Alpha Fire, with banks and capital-goods stocks driving the rally.
Colombo ASPI rose 0.74% to 16,979.89 on Monday, led by gains in banking shares including Sampath Bank, DFCC Bank, NDB and HNB, with Access Engineering also among top contributors. Turnover was Rs 5.8bn and the S&P SL20 gained 1.07% to 5,034.92.
Sampath Bank (SAMP.N0000) signed an MoU with the CSE-owned Central Depository Systems to allow non-resident investors to request Inward Investment Accounts via the CSE mobile app. The deal will exchange applicant information between Sampath and CDS to speed compliant IIA setup and broaden foreign investor access.
Future Minds held its 20-year sponsor launch on 29 May, signing partnerships with 23 educational and commercial sponsors including Sampath Bank and Asiri Academy; the Colombo exhibition will run 6–8 June at BMICH.
Sampath Bank (SAMP.N0000) and CDS (a CSE subsidiary) signed an MoU to allow non-resident foreign investors to request Inward Investment Accounts via the CSE mobile app, with applicant data exchanged to streamline compliant account setup.
Colombo market closed the week higher as the ASPI rose 39 points to 16,855, led by gains in HAYL, CALH, COMB, NDB and RIL; total turnover was Rs. 5.2 billion and foreign investors recorded a net outflow of Rs. 441.6 million.
Colombo market rose with ASPI +0.6% and S&P SL20 +0.9% on turnover of Rs.6.4bn, led by Sampath Bank, LOLC, Hemas and Sierra Cables; foreigners were net sellers (Rs.218m outflow). Several firms made gains and interim dividends were announced (RIL, UML).
Colombo market extended gains as the ASPI rose 0.33% and the S&P SL20 0.19% on turnover of Rs.4.3 billion, while foreigners were net sellers of Rs.162.7 million. Hemas, Commercial Bank, Aitken Spence, Sampath and Digital Mobility were top contributors; John Keells and Hatton National Bank fell.
Sri Lanka's ASPI rose 0.33% (55.24 pts) to 16,712 on Wednesday with turnover of 4.2 billion rupees; top contributors were Hemas, Commercial Bank, Aitken Spence, Dialog Axiata and Sampath Bank, while John Keells weighed on the index after a 71% profit decline.
NEXT Ventures has launched NEXT Ventures Lanka, a new Colombo hub providing 24/7 BPO support, payroll, technical assistance and R&D for its global fintech operations; guests from Dialog, SLT, Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank attended and signed strategic partnership agreements.
Hatton National Bank saw a 9.99% stake divestment (45.9m shares) by Browns Investments via nine off‑board trades at Rs.305, driving turnover to Rs.18.7bn and lifting the ASPI ~1%. Banking counters led gains and accounted for 81% of turnover, with broad buying across banks and select FMCG names.
Sampath Bank sponsored the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka's 'SOSL Pops: A Trilingual Extravaganza' on 24–25 May 2025, including an exclusive customer performance, underscoring the bank's cultural engagement and ESG-focused social initiatives.
Sampath Bank was designated a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) effective 17 Apr 2025 and reported 1Q25 PBT of Rs 13.4bn and PAT of Rs 8.3bn (115% and 149% YoY). The bank also recorded strong capital ratios (Tier 1 16.51%, total capital 20.30%) and exchange and securities gains.
Colombo's All Share Price Index closed up 0.01% at 16,496.24 after a volatile session. Large-cap banking stocks including John Keells, Sampath, HNB and Commercial Bank fell and weighed on the market, while exporters such as Teejay Lanka and Hayleys Fabric rose marginally after a US trade-talks invite.
Sampath Bank PLC and United Motors Lanka PLC signed an MOU under which Sampath will offer UML/Unimo customers concessionary leasing rates (below the circular rate), structured lease options and a waived first-year Sampath credit card fee; UML/Unimo will provide service and product discounts for two years (excl. FUSO).