Capital Trust Properties renewed its partnership with John Keells Properties to market John Keells' residential developments including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT.
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Capital Trust Properties renewed its partnership with John Keells Properties to market John Keells' residential developments including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT.
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Jul 1, 2026
First And Final dividend of LKR 1/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY 2025/2026
Treasury bill yields rose for a third consecutive week — 91-day at 9.84%, 182-day at 10.01% and 364-day at 10.02% — and the auction was undersubscribed, raising Rs.111.16bn of Rs.140bn offered (79.40% subscription). Secondary bond market remained bearish, net liquidity surplus was Rs.101.71bn and USD/LKR closed at 335.00/337.00.
Colombo Stock Exchange will host a free online workshop on 23 June 2026 (1:00–4:30pm) to guide corporates on implementing the ISSB/IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2). Sri Lanka adopted SLFRS S1/S2 effective 1 Jan 2025, with phased mandatory compliance across listed entities through 2027.
Prime Lands Residencies PLC reported FY2026 profit after tax of Rs. 2.06 billion (up 67% YoY) and declared an interim cash dividend of Rs. 0.80 per share (ex-dividend 09 Jun 2026; payment 26 Jun 2026).
The EU urged Sri Lanka to develop a pipeline of bankable infrastructure projects and promoted its Global Gateway financing model—target expanded to €400bn by 2027—to fund ports, logistics, digitalisation and green infrastructure using blended finance and guarantees, stressing project preparation and regulatory predictability.
President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment Hanif Yusoof met US Under Secretary Jacob Helberg in Washington to promote US investment in Sri Lanka, highlighting opportunities in ports, logistics, energy and data centres.
Cabinet approved a Rs. 1.475 billion '10 Cities Development Program' to modernise and brand 10 towns and boost their economic and tourism appeal, with 217 projects identified. Rs. 500 million was already earmarked in the Budget and the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry will coordinate implementation.
Cabinet approved awarding a $6.04 million contract to India's RS Infraprojects Ltd for Lot A of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project. Lot A covers the Mullikulam 220/33 kV collection grid substation and two 220 kV cable trays; Lot B was already awarded.
John Keells Holdings renewed a partnership with Capital Trust Properties to market its residential projects, including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT. The tie-up is intended to boost market access and buyer confidence for John Keells' residential developments.
Colombo Stock Exchange dipped midday as the ASPI fell 0.10% to 22,155.45 with market turnover at 981 million rupees; Consumer Durables & Apparel led turnover at 348.1 million rupees. Central Finance, Hemas and Browns gained, while Access Engineering, Ceylon Cold Stores and Sampath Bank were down.
John Keells Holdings' development The Offices at Cinnamon Life has been awarded the Gold GreenRE Certification — the first GreenRE rating in Sri Lanka — recognising the project's sustainability, energy efficiency and environmentally conscious design.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell with the ASPI down 0.39% after the Central Bank raised the Overnight Policy Rate by 100 basis points to 8.75%. Kerner Haus Global Solutions (CPRT.N0000) filed a rights issue to raise 420.12 million rupees (10,502,975 shares at Rs.40).
Kerner Haus Global Solutions plans to raise Rs420,119,000 via a 1-for-4 rights issue offering 10,502,975 shares at Rs40 each to strengthen its balance sheet, boost liquidity and acquire strategic real estate. The issue is pending CSE and shareholder approval and the stock was trading at Rs42.60.
Rights issue · 1:4 at Rs 40.00
Kanro Interiors received a Platinum Award for excellence in corporate interior solutions, recognising its quality workmanship, innovative design and timely execution across multiple corporate fit-out projects.
Home Lands' Pentara Residencies in Colombo has completed 100% of piling work and construction is on schedule. The 40-level development has over 80% of units sold since its June 2025 launch.
Port City Colombo appointed S. A. Thomson Nerys as International Business Development Adviser to introduce partners and global businesses to invest, establish and operate within the Port City development.
INFRACON 2026, a rebranded infrastructure and construction exhibition, will be held 3–5 July at SBMEC Colombo showcasing HVAC-R, Power & Energy, Green Grid, Safe Water and Build Materials with local and international exhibitors to promote B2B deals and industry collaboration.
Colombo bourse closed lower with the ASPI down 0.21% to 22,695 as investor sentiment remained subdued after the CBSL rate hike; market turnover was over Rs. 1.7 billion.
LOLC Holdings PLC reported a 49% increase in results from operating activities to Rs.71.5 billion for FY2026. Gross income rose 28% to Rs.430.3 billion, with the financial services segment contributing Rs.51.7 billion and strong gains across manufacturing, plantations and insurance.
Ceylon Chamber welcomed IMF approval of the combined 5th and 6th EFF reviews, unlocking about $695m in financing, and urged continued reforms to preserve macro stability amid external pressures from the Middle East. It called for a digital fuel QR system, clearer policy communication, and accelerated reforms to boost competitiveness in trade, tourism, logistics and digitalisation.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.24% to 22,256.26. Market turnover was LKR 1.67bn, capital goods led turnover (LKR 286.7m); notable movers included Dialog, RIL Property, HNB and Digital Mobility (up) while JKH and LOLC were down, and ACME reported a 63% rise in losses to Rs.313,538 with shares down 3.51%.
Colombo Stock Exchange midday: ASPI down 0.13% at 22,280 with market turnover Rs.762 million and telecommunications leading turnover at Rs.107.3 million. Notable movers included Dialog +4.93%, RIL Property +8.02% and Digital Mobility +1.69%; Softlogic reported a Q3 loss of Rs.1.70bn (improved from Rs.4.59bn) and shares rose 3.03%.
Dividend · Rs 1.00 · XD Jul 1, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 1/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY ended 31st March 2026
The Sri Lanka Construction PMI Total Activity Index fell to 45.7 in April 2026, indicating contraction in activity. The decline was linked to the seasonal Sinhala and Tamil New Year slowdown, shortages of petrochemical-based inputs and higher costs from the Middle East conflict; new orders rose on road rehabilitation while suppliers' delivery times lengthened and employment expanded.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher on May 29, 2026, with the ASPI up 111.57 points to 22,310.80 and turnover at Rs.7.37 billion, driven by a ~400m-share block of HNB Finance (Rs.3.52bn) sold by Prime Lands. Commercial Bank, Melstacorp, Access Engineering and Hemas were among the main positive contributors.
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomed IMF approval of Sri Lanka’s 5th and 6th reviews, unlocking about USD 695 million under the EFF, and urged continued engagement and structural reforms to preserve macro stability, support investor confidence and address exchange-rate and energy pressures.
German business and government officials at the Sri Lankan‑German Business Forum 2026 said Germany views Sri Lanka as a strategic Indo‑Pacific partner and urged faster reforms and policy consistency to unlock investment in logistics, renewable energy, infrastructure and tourism.