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Seylan Bank reported a June-quarter profit of Rs3.21bn, up 16.3% y/y, with EPS of Rs5.06 and H1 profit of Rs6.02bn. Total operating income rose 14% to Rs13.29bn while impairment charges increased to Rs632.4m; total capital ratio was 15.56% and Tier-1 10.91%.

Seylan Bank PLC reported 1H 2026 PAT of Rs. 6,080 million, up 10.78% YoY (PBT Rs. 9,298 million, up 10.10%), with total assets of Rs. 976 billion and EPS of Rs. 9.57; NIM eased to 4.16% while impairment charges rose to Rs. 733 million.

Colombo Stock Exchange indices were trading higher midday: ASPI up 0.13% (26.86 pts) at 21,175.57 and S&P SL20 up 0.23% at 5,959.94, with retailing leading turnover at LKR 1.029 billion. Seylan Bank reported Q2 profit attributable to equity holders of LKR 3.21 billion, up 16.31% y/y.

Seylan Bank reported profit after tax of LKR 6.08 billion for H1 2026, up 10.78% year-on-year (profit before tax LKR 9.298 billion, +10.10%). Total assets rose to LKR 976 billion, ROE was 14.74% and the impaired loans (Stage 3) ratio remained 1.03%.

Seylan Bank's employees won national Mercantile competitions: the Seylan Rugby Team were unbeaten champions of the 2025 Bowl Championship (33–0), while the athletics contingent set meet records and secured 8 gold, 2 silver and 9 bronze medals.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.57% (up 120.83 pts) to 21,293.57 at midday, with market turnover LKR 264 million and capital goods leading turnover at LKR 80.9 million. Ceylon Cold Stores reported June-quarter profit of LKR 1.063 billion, down 3% year-on-year.

Seylan Bank's athletics team placed 11th at the 40th Mercantile Athletics Championships, winning 8 Gold, 2 Silver and 9 Bronze medals. Several athletes received individual awards, including Overall Best Athlete – Male A. R. Chamika Weerawadena (4 Gold, 1 Silver, new 400m meet record) and a High Jump meet record.

Colombo market rose after the Central Bank held policy rates steady; ASPI +0.02% to 21,149.56 while S&P SL20 fell 0.21%. SEYB, PKME, CARG and SEMB were main positive contributors as real estate management & development drove 65% of turnover with crossings in ONAL; foreigners net-sold Rs.241m.

Seylan Bank (SEYB.N0000) is approaching the opening of its 300th 'Pahasara' library, a decade-old ESG programme that builds and refurbishes school libraries while providing digital learning, financial literacy and community engagement initiatives.

LOLC General Insurance and Seylan Bank PLC held a 'League of Greatness' felicitation night celebrating their bancassurance partnership, which operates across 104 Seylan Bank branches and has continued since 2013.

Seylan Bank (SEYB.N0000) has partnered with John Keells CG Auto to offer dedicated NEV leasing for BYD and DENZA, with up to seven-year repayment terms, 24-hour lease approvals and a 50% concession on document processing fees.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed up 0.02% as the ASPI rose 3.83 points to 21,149.56; top positives included Seylan Bank (98.90) and PickMe, while John Keells (19.60), Hayleys (227.00) and Access Engineering (74.90) were the main detractors.

Seylan Bank opened its 293rd Pahasara Library at Ranpokunugama Maha Vidyalaya, donating two laptops, a multimedia projector and books as part of its drive to establish 300 libraries nationwide.

Seylan Bank PLC was the Official Banking and Leasing Partner at the Colombo EV Motor Show 2026, engaging over 17,000 visitors and promoting Seylan Leasing's EV financing deals including competitive rates, processing fee discounts, fast-track approvals and the 'Speed Drive' interest-only start facility.

HNB General Insurance appointed Lakshman Silva as Non-Executive/Nominee Director and Sandra De Zoysa as Independent/Non-Executive Director to its board. The appointments are intended to strengthen governance and drive digital/CX transformation as the insurer scales its platforms and customer service architecture.

Colombo market fell for an eighth session as ASPI dropped 0.60% (130.78 pts) to 21,697.72 amid renewed Middle East tensions, with turnover over Rs.1.4bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.91.7m. Declines were led by Commercial Bank, Melstacorp, Hayleys and John Keells, while capital goods, food & beverage and banking drove turnover.

Sri Lanka's ASPI fell 0.60% to 21,697.72 as markets slowed amid escalation in the Middle East and global instability. Seylan Bank, Lanka IOC and Malwatte Valley Plantations were among gainers while Commercial Bank, Melstacorp, Lion Brewery and Hayleys led declines; Vidullanka authorised a first gross dividend of Rs0.20 per share to be dispatched by Aug 7, 2026.

Seylan Bank (Seylan Cards) was the Title Partner of Pickleball Slam 2026, sponsoring the event to promote lifestyle and wellness and to engage existing and potential cardholders.

Sri Lanka's ASPI fell 0.49% to 21,720.92 midday; HNB Finance listed 381,667,019 new ordinary voting shares and 80,072,222 non‑voting shares from its rights issue. Malwatte Valley Plantations and Seylan Bank were among gainers while Melstacorp was a top decliner.

Seylan Bank PLC (SEYB.N0000) has integrated all Seylan credit and debit cards with Google Pay, enabling secure, tokenised contactless Android payments supported by Visa and Mastercard.

Seylan Bank PLC has integrated all Seylan credit and debit cards with Google Pay, enabling Android users to make contactless payments supported by Visa and Mastercard and secured by tokenisation and OTP verification.

Seylan Bank PLC partnered with AECC Global to offer tailored financing and easier foreign payments for Sri Lankan students studying abroad, including low fees and attractive exchange rates to ease funding and payments for overseas education.

Seylan Bank launched Google Pay for its Mastercard debit and credit cardholders, allowing customers to add cards to Google Wallet and make NFC Tap-and-Go payments locally and internationally. Transactions use tokenisation and one-time authentication to protect card data.

Seylan Bank PLC has joined the Colombo EV Motor Show 2026 as the event's official banking and leasing partner and will offer tailored EV leasing packages with special interest rates, discounts, fast-track approvals and up to seven-year repayment terms.

Seylan Bank launched Google Pay for its Mastercard debit and credit cardholders, enabling customers to add cards to Google Wallet and make secure NFC Tap & Go payments locally and internationally.

Seylan Bank PLC has partnered with Sathosa Motors PLC to offer a dedicated leasing facility for ISUZU commercial and passenger vehicles, with 24-hour fast-track approvals, up to seven-year payment terms, competitive interest rates and vehicle discounts (LKR100,000 on trucks; LKR200,000 on double cabs) plus service/spare-parts benefits.

Seylan Bank launched 'Seylan Athwela', a concessionary agriculture financing programme offering loans up to LKR 5 million at 5% interest and financing up to 75% of project costs with tenors of up to 3 years (working capital) and 5 years (investment). The scheme funds cultivation (excluding tea/rubber/coconut cultivation), processing/value-addition, machinery, sheds, warehouses, solar projects and working capital to support farmers and agribusinesses.

Seylan Bank opened its newly relocated Boralesgamuwa branch at No. 49/1, Colombo Road, moving the longstanding branch to a larger, more central space to improve customer service and operational efficiency.

Seylan Bank opened its newly relocated Boralesgamuwa branch at No. 49/1, Colombo Road to improve customer service with a larger, more central and revamped premises.

Seylan Bank PLC opened its 292nd 'Pahasara' library at Nankadawara Kanishta Vidyalaya on 21 May 2026, donating two laptops, a multimedia projector and books. The initiative included student activities and financial literacy sessions and is part of the bank's goal to establish 300 libraries nationwide.