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Colombo market closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.33% (73.06 pts) to 21,844.54, with net foreign selling of Rs.221.4m (weekly outflows Rs.1.9bn) amid Middle East tensions; IMF staff-level agreement on EFF reviews helped a partial late-session recovery.
IMF staff and Sri Lankan authorities reached staff-level agreement on the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of the EFF, which, if approved by the IMF Executive Board, would unlock about US$700 million in financing. Approval is contingent on restoring cost‑recovery fuel and electricity pricing and completing financing assurances and debt restructuring.
Colombo market recorded its largest single-day gain as the ASPI rose 4.21% (885.14 pts) to 21,917.60 on Middle East ceasefire optimism; turnover was over Rs.6.6bn and foreigners were net sellers of Rs.612.4m. JKH, COMB, HNB, DIAL and DOCK were top contributors and the banking sector led turnover (24%).
ASPI fell 0.45% to 21,032.46 as foreign net outflows reached Rs.1.099bn over two days (Rs.294m yesterday, Rs.805m prior). Banking led turnover (49%); key negatives included NDB, Ceylinco (CINS), Melstacorp and JKH, while Galle Face Capital (WAPO) gained.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down 0.45% to 21,032.46, led by National Development Bank plunging 15.13% to Rs.110.75. Ceylinco Holdings fell 2.90%, while Hatton National Bank, LOLC and ACL Cables were among the day’s top gainers.
Colombo bourse opened mixed: ASPI rose 0.04% to 21,126.60 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.24%; market turnover exceeded Rs. 3bn and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs. 804.7m. Food & beverage and capital goods led turnover with heavy crossings in Melstacorp.
One-litre fresh milk packs vanished from Sri Lankan supermarket shelves amid fears of a price rise, leaving only smaller and flavored packets; 1L brands retail around 470–550 LKR while state Milco's 900ml is 380 LKR.
BOI held a full-day FDI promotion session with a 15-member Malaysian delegation to showcase ready projects, land and infrastructure for immediate investment, drawing interest in ICT/data centers, solar renewable energy, manufacturing, FMCG, agri-processing and tourism.
Hyundai Motor warned exports to Europe and North Africa are being disrupted by the Middle East conflict, choking shipping routes, raising logistics costs and delaying deliveries. Hyundai Glovis said some Middle East routes are inaccessible and cargo is being rerouted to hubs such as Sri Lanka.
The UK’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective January 2026, eases rules of origin and sourcing requirements, giving Sri Lanka’s apparel sector—especially SMEs—greater flexibility to source inputs, improve pricing, shorten lead times and boost competitiveness in the UK market.
Sterling Steels (Pvt) Ltd won a Merit Award at the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Annual Product Awards 2026 in the Zinc-Aluminium Coated Profile Steel Sheet category. The award highlights its product with Heat Reflectance Technology and the company's emphasis on quality and sustainable construction materials.
Cap Snap Lanka (CSL Group) received six international certifications—including FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000—within six months at a ceremony in Colombo.
ASPI fell 1.2% (258.31 pts) for the week and the S&P SL20 dropped 2% (124.30 pts); market turnover was about Rs.1.77bn with net foreign outflows of Rs.68.2m, while breadth was positive and activity was led by capital goods, banks, materials and food & beverage names.
EDB convened CPC and a broad cross-section of exporters to address fuel accessibility and distribution bottlenecks; CPC agreed to facilitate direct dialogue to establish a reliable, prioritized fuel supply mechanism for export-oriented industries including apparel, electronics and pharmaceuticals.
Lankem Ceylon PLC has invested Rs. 3 billion to open a 50,000 tpa Single Super Phosphate (SSP) plant 'Mada Raja' via subsidiary Lankem Minerals, targeting up to 80% of Sri Lanka's SSP demand and reduced imports. The locally made SSP supplies phosphorus, sulphur and calcium to address sulphur-deficient soils and support crops including tea, paddy and coconut.
Lankem Ceylon (LCEY.N0000) invested Rs. 3 billion to commission a Single Super Phosphate (SSP) plant with 50,000 mt annual capacity, targeting up to 80% of Sri Lanka's SSP demand. The plant will use Eppawala rock phosphate and source over 30,000 mt annually from Lanka Phosphate to reduce imports and support soil health for crops including tea.
The EDB convened a high-level meeting with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and export industry stakeholders to tackle fuel distribution problems affecting exporters; CPC agreed to engage directly with the private sector to improve prioritised and coordinated fuel supply.
The IEA, IMF and World Bank have formed a coordination group to align analysis and mobilize support for countries hit by the Middle East war's energy and economic shocks, prioritizing low-income energy importers and assessing energy prices, trade flows, inflation and financing needs. The group may provide targeted policy advice, concessional financing and risk-mitigation tools.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose as the ASPI gained 0.55% (116.65 pts) to 21,182.83, with bank stocks leading turnover of Rs.370 million. WindForce filed to issue up to 40 million green bonds to raise Rs.4 billion; top movers included Sampath, ACL Cables and Dialog while HNB and John Keells weighed on the index.
Morison, a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings, invested LKR 4 billion in a world‑class Pitipana manufacturing facility and is shifting focus to build branded, high‑quality affordable pharmaceuticals with EU‑GMP targets and export ambitions. Management cites policy, regulatory consistency and tax reforms as key enablers for long‑term viability.
The Cabinet approved compensating fuel importers up to Rs.20/litre for 92 Octane petrol and up to Rs.100/litre for diesel, with Rs.20 billion allocated for the measure. It also froze fuel allowances for ministers, MPs and public officials at March 1, 2026 rates and said retail prices are expected to remain unchanged through April unless global prices rise sharply.
The Cabinet approved imposing legal measures to prevent the export of scrap metal (including iron, copper and aluminium) to protect local manufacturers and address shortages of locally sourced metal raw materials.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally down as the ASPI fell 0.12% to 21,066.18 after an intra-day dip below 21,000, with turnover ~Rs.3.6bn and foreign net outflows of Rs.125m. Sampath, NDB, Hayleys, ACL Cables and PGP Glass were cited as top negative contributors and the ASPI was down 11.24% for March.
Cap Snap Lanka Ltd. received six international certifications — including FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 — awarded within six months. The plastics and rigid-packaging firm serves over 250 brands and operates two production plants.
Dividend · Rs 0.13 · XD Apr 15, 2026
Third Interim dividend of LKR 0.13/share; XD 2026-04-15; record 2026-04-15; payable 2026-04-28; FY 2025/2026
Dividend · Rs 0.76 · XD Apr 15, 2026
Fourth Interim dividend of LKR 0.76/share; XD 2026-04-15; record 2026-04-15; payable 2026-04-28; FY 2025/26
Dividend · Rs 1.70 · XD Apr 15, 2026
Fourth Interim dividend of LKR 1.7/share; XD 2026-04-15; record 2026-04-15; payable 2026-04-28; FY 2025/2026