Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appointed Adrian Lee Peng Yong as Finance Director, effective 1 August 2026. He joins from the British American Tobacco Group with 20 years of regional finance leadership experience across APMEA.
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Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appointed Adrian Lee Peng Yong as Finance Director, effective 1 August 2026. He joins from the British American Tobacco Group with 20 years of regional finance leadership experience across APMEA.
Pelwatte Dairy Industries broke ground on a Greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility in Kurunegala, scheduled to open in July 2027. The plant will produce plain and flavored fresh milk, expanding Pelwatte from milk powder into liquid dairy to strengthen local supply and support farmers.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat, ASPI up 0.07% to 21,187.22 with turnover of 2.07 billion rupees; capital goods led turnover at 866 million rupees.
Associated Motorways (AMW), the sole authorised Suzuki distributor in Sri Lanka, opened a new dedicated Suzuki showroom in Kandy at No. 448, Katugasthota Road, expanding its retail and after-sales network in the Central Province.
Dialog Axiata has partnered with Singer Sri Lanka to integrate Dialog Pay at more than 420 Singer showrooms, enabling customers to pay by scanning a LankaQR via the Dialog Pay or MyDialog apps. The integration supports eZ Cash or linked bank accounts and extends Dialog Pay's digital wallet, transfers and savings features to Singer's retail network.
United Motors Lanka PLC's subsidiary Unimo Enterprises unveiled the all-new Perodua Traz SUV and Perodua Alza seven-seater MPV in Colombo, priced Rs. 8.8M–20M with special introductory offers for the first 50 customers. Both models carry five-star ASEAN NCAP ratings and fuel-efficiency ~21–22 km/l.
Sri Lanka Brand Conclave 2026 will be held on 28 July at Cinnamon Grand to bring global brand leaders and local senior executives together; senior marketing leaders from Singer (SINS.N0000) and Dialog Axiata (DIAL.N0000) will participate in sessions on AI, digital transformation and brand leadership.
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.
Asian Paints Causeway launched Royale INFINITY, a premium interior emulsion in Sri Lanka marketed as delivering a finish that is 5x smoother with a 7-year performance warranty. The product targets luxury homeowners and includes 3,000+ shades, advanced stain/mold resistance and low-VOC certifications.
John Keells Group's Keells supermarkets have enabled Dialog Pay across their 150 stores nationwide, allowing customers to use scan-and-pay, link eZ Cash or bank accounts, and earn complimentary Dialog data rewards on eligible transactions.
Samsung Sri Lanka will open pre-orders soon for the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8, offering the company's latest foldable smartphones through authorised stores and dealers islandwide.
The ASPI fell 1.09% (232.67 pts) over the week and the S&P SL20 declined 0.95% (57.12 pts). Declines were led by JKH, HNB, CINS, GRAN and BREW while a large negotiated crossing in UML supported market activity; weekly turnover was Rs.2.45bn and foreigners were net buyers of Rs.1.07bn.
Dividend · Rs 0.27 · XD Aug 5, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.27/share; XD 2026-08-05; record 2026-08-06; payable 2026-08-24; FY 2026/27
Dividend · Rs 1.08 · XD Aug 5, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 1.08/share; XD 2026-08-05; record 2026-08-06; payable 2026-08-24; FY 2026/27
SEC, CSE and CA Sri Lanka signed an MoU to implement XBRL-based reporting for companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, targeting rollout in the latter part of 2026. The CSE has procured and customised the XBRL platform and is completing UAT while a joint committee finalises the taxonomy and implementation framework.
Niterra Co. Ltd. (NGK) prompted a Colombo Crime Division raid in Horana that seized a large volume of counterfeit NGK spark plugs; the suspect pleaded guilty, was fined Rs. 250,000 and the seized products were ordered destroyed.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.13% to 21,172.74 with market turnover of Rs 2.45 billion, led by retailing at Rs 1.036 billion. Melstacorp and Carson Cumberbatch were among positive contributors while HNB, Ceylinco Insurance and Ceylon Grain Elevators were top negatives.
Diesel & Motor Engineering (DIMO) held a five-day Mega Fiesta in Kurunegala that brought together over 400 Tata commercial vehicle owners for free bumper-to-bumper inspections, technical consultations and up to 50% discounts on Tata genuine parts. The event also offered fluid top-ups, finance/insurance displays and a CSR eye-check benefiting 235 people.
Cargills (Ceylon) Plc supported Soul Sounds' "The Pop Era" concert at the Lionel Wendt on July 12, 2026 as a production partner; the event also listed Havelock City and other brands among its supporters.
Sri Lanka's ASPI fell 0.20% to 21,171.86 at Friday midday; market turnover was Rs.1.62 billion, led by retailing (Rs.1.029 billion). Melstacorp, John Keells and Cargills were up, while Bukit Darah and Ceylinco Insurance were among the top decliners.
TECNO launched the CAMON 50 Pro in Sri Lanka, featuring AI 60X Super Zoom, SuperZoom FlashSnap, a 50MP Sony Ultra Night Camera, IP68/IP69K rating and priced at LKR 159,999. The phone is available islandwide through authorised TECNO retailers and targets young users with advanced camera and AI features.
Samsung Sri Lanka will open pre-orders soon for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8. Pre-orders will be available through authorised Samsung stores and dealers islandwide, with details on availability and customer benefits to be announced.
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a business networking session with a 30-member Indian Chamber of Commerce delegation on 28 July at the Hilton Colombo Residences to connect Sri Lankan firms with Indian companies. Participating sectors include manufacturing, construction, healthcare, IT, renewable energy and tourism.
Colombo market extended its rebound as the ASPI rose 0.24% (49.81 pts) to 21,199.37 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.22% to 5,945.87, with turnover about Rs.1.1bn and foreigners net sellers of Rs.188.6m. Top contributors included HNB, CARS, CINS, NDB and TKYO; NDB, SAMP and PKME gained while MELS fell and JKH closed flat.
Ceylon Chamber will host a business networking session with a 30-member Indian Chamber of Commerce delegation on 28 July at the Hilton Colombo Residences, offering Sri Lankan firms opportunities to explore trade, investment and partnerships across sectors including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, IT, renewables and tourism.
Solar and wind are now the cheapest sources of new electricity generation in most parts of the world, shifting renewable energy from a reputational choice to a cost-saving, price-stability option for companies. Firms are adopting rooftop solar, PPAs and storage across manufacturing, retail, logistics and large IT users to cut costs and meet rising disclosure rules.
CBSL Governor said private sector credit expanded 27.8% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, with outstanding private credit at Rs.11.04 trillion in May. He said the 100-basis-point policy rate hike in May and other measures are expected to gradually moderate credit growth and demand pressures.
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.