Colombo Stock Exchange morning trade saw the ASPI fall 0.21% to 20,898.92 with market turnover at 143.28 million rupees; banks led turnover. Resus Energy said two subsidiaries' bids for 16 MW / 64 MWh battery energy storage systems integrated with solar plants were awarded, with equity needs of 650-800 million rupees.
SLEIS 2026 will examine Sri Lanka's Health Economy at a summit on 12-13 October 2026, with the session 'Reimagining Healthcare for a Modern Health Economy' featuring executives from Hemas and Sunshine and moderated by Sunshine's CEO; sponsors include Dialog and Hayleys. Registrations are open.
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 will feature a session 'Reimagining Healthcare for a Modern Health Economy' on Oct 12-13 to explore private-sector investment and opportunities across healthcare services, pharmaceuticals and medical technology. Panelists include Hemas Holdings (HHL.N0000) and Sunshine Holdings (SUN.N0000).
Fitch affirmed Ceat Kelani Holdings' National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch highlighted CKH's market leadership and resilient finances but warned of near-term margin pressure from higher input and energy costs and import competition, with EBITDA net leverage seen peaking around 0.6x in FY28.
Colombo market slipped 0.61% to a six-week low as the ASPI closed at 21,133.41 amid rising oil prices and fears of an interest-rate hike; 172 counters fell, turnover was over Rs.1.6bn and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.8m.
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CFA Society Sri Lanka held the 13th Capital Market Awards on 10 September 2026, with Hemas Holdings Ltd. winning Gold for Best Investor Relations (Mid-to-Large Cap). hSenid Business Solutions won Small-Cap IR Gold; Sunshine Holdings (Silver) and John Keells Holdings (Bronze) were also recognised, and Softlogic received a sector-report award.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices edged up (ASPI +0.06% to 21,327.69) as Vidullanka subscribed Rs100 million in Vidul Biomass II to develop a 6.6MW Medawachchiya Dendro Power Project, with total cost $16.1m and a ~Rs1.3bn equity commitment.
Colombo market opened lower as the ASPI fell 69 points (-0.3%) and the S&P SL20 dropped 8 points (-0.1%). Turnover was Rs.1.5bn (above last week's Rs.1.4bn), foreigners were net sellers of Rs.94.7m, with declines led by ASIR, CCS, SPEN, DIAL and others.
The Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council re-elected Sheamalee Wickramasingha as president for 2026/27 and said it will promote and facilitate inbound and outbound investment; a recent Sri Lanka-Indonesia business delegation sought commercial cooperation opportunities between firms from both countries.
Daily FT·Sep 14, 2026·Award or certificationPositive
The CFA Society Sri Lanka held its 13th Capital Market Awards on 10 Sept 2026; Hemas Holdings won Gold for Best Investor Relations (Mid-to-Large Cap) and hSenid Business Solutions won Gold for Best Investor Relations (Small Cap). Sunshine and John Keells took Silver and Bronze respectively; Hatton National Bank and Capital Alliance were event sponsors.
The Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council held its 3rd AGM and re-elected Sheamalee Wickramasingha as President. The council named an executive committee including representatives from hSenid, Amana Bank, Aitken Spence, Haycarb and Sunshine Holdings and said it will pursue closer trade and investment ties with Indonesia.
Colombo Stock Exchange was marginally higher at midday: ASPI +0.08% (up 17.12 pts) to 21,559.35 and S&P SL20 +0.02% to 6,055.99. Market turnover was Rs125.6m led by retailing; Lake House (LPRT) announced a Rs4.00/share final dividend and its shares rose 5.68%.
Colombo stock indices rose (ASPI +0.37% to 21,474.39; S&P SL20 +0.47% to 6,023.20) with several blue-chips higher. Kotagala Plantations resolved to amalgamate with its 99.999% subsidiary Rubber and Allied Products, offering 8.10 rupees cash to minority shareholders and cancelling the parent company's shares, subject to shareholder approval.
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