Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Siddhalepa was awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka status, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka's leading Ayurvedic healthcare brand. The accolade — the company's second Superbrands recognition and the only one for an Ayurvedic brand — highlights its nine-decade heritage and sustained consumer trust since 2006.
Pilot Corporation and local partner Writing Instruments Lanka opened a flagship Pilot Pens store at Havelock City Mall, offering Pilot’s full Japan-made product range. The store highlights Pilot’s “Be Green” initiative, using recycled plastic components.
Sunshine Holdings (SUN) reported consolidated 9MFY26 revenue of LKR 48.9bn (+8.1% YoY), Group EBIT of LKR 7.5bn (+1.2% YoY) and PAT of LKR 4.3bn (-8.8% YoY). Healthcare remained the largest contributor with margin pressure from a new pricing mechanism, while Agribusiness (Watawala) delivered strong revenue and margin gains.
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down for a second session as the ASPI fell 0.43% (103.17 pts) to 23,651.09 with turnover over Rs.3.54bn and foreign net selling of Rs.465.9mn. Top negatives included SFCL, CARG, CFIN and DOCK, while RAL and EMER were among gainers.
Sunshine Foundation for Good, the CSR arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC, distributed stationery vouchers to about 750 schoolchildren in Kelaniya, Kadawatha, Rathmalana, Modara and Mattakkuliya as part of its 2026 education support initiative. The program covered pupils from Grade 1 to Grade 11 at schools near Sunshine's operations and involved the group's leadership and business lines.
Hayleys PLC presented Haycarb PLC with the Overall Winner Award at the Hayleys Chairman’s Awards 2025 for its HCE 400 Series silicon‑carbon anode materials for lithium‑ion batteries. Hayleys Fabric PLC won the ESG Category Award for a smart energy‑saving system for stenter machines.
NCPCSL has expanded its Ecolabel Sri Lanka program to cover shopping malls and supermarkets, launching the retail ecolabelling initiative at a CEO Forum on 11 February 2026. The SLAB‑accredited scheme, supported by Japan’s Eco Mark, promotes energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable management.
Bairaha Farms Plc commissioned a new 500-ton cold storage facility built with about $1 million investment to maintain −20°C conditions, introduce WMS and QR traceability, and strengthen stock management for local distribution and exports.
Sri Lanka will make sustainability reporting mandatory by 2028 for private companies with revenue above Rs. 10 billion, with the top 100 CSE-listed firms required to comply from 2025 under IFRS S1/S2. Parallel National Environmental Act reforms introduce strategic environmental assessment, load-based licensing and extended producer responsibility, and require board-level ownership of climate risks.
Hayleys Group held its Chairman’s Awards 2025, naming Haycarb PLC the Overall Winner for its specialty activated carbon for silicon‑carbon anodes for lithium‑ion batteries. Hayleys Fabric PLC won an ESG award for a Smart Energy Saving System (avoiding 159,600 kg CO₂e per machine annually) and group projects in coconut processing and logistics were also recognised.
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026 will run 13–15 Feb at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, supported through CSR partnerships by International Distillers Limited, Clouds by SOZO and the Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust to showcase Sri Lankan literature and arts.
MAS Femography and the Selyn Foundation have partnered to scale the #BleedGood initiative in 2026 to combat period poverty by distributing medical-grade reusable menstrual products and providing education, male engagement and climate-conscious programming.
New Anthoney’s Farms celebrates 40 years as Sri Lanka’s only producer of 100% antibiotic-free chicken. The company highlights expansions (including a Nov 2025 'Chicken Havens' premium range), extensive certifications, its 2023 acquisition of Gold Coin Feed Mills, and AMR public-health advocacy.
Colombo market opened in red as the ASPI fell 0.20% to 23,754.26 amid foreign net selling of Rs. 1.4 billion. Top negatives were JKH, SFCL, DOCK, TKYO and CARG, while LMF led food & beverage turnover and gained 9.08%.
Dilhan C. Fernando, Chairman of Dilmah Tea, warns 2026 could be the toughest year for tea growers as discount-driven demand, climate change and inequality force unsustainable practices, threaten livelihoods and food security, and risk long-term declines in tea quality.
Renuka Foods PLC will subdivide shares one-for-two, increasing issued ordinary voting shares to 360,010,634 and non-voting shares to 14,613,600; the effective date will be notified to the CSE. Voting shares closed at Rs.72.40 and non-voting at Rs.55.80; net assets were Rs.33.69 per share (end‑Sept 2025).
Milford Exports Ceylon Ltd. increased its stake in Melstacorp PLC by 1 million shares at Rs.179 each, raising ownership from 42.80% to 42.88%.
Odel has been named the exclusive retail partner in Sri Lanka for Moose Clothing Company's official ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 merchandise, giving Odel first rights to sell the licensed collection. The range will also be available at Moose stores and online.
Fems (Hemas Consumer Brands) launched the Purple Bin project at Bataduwa Sri Rathanajothi Maha Vidyalaya in Galle and will roll out Phase 1 from 30 Jan 2026 across 20 schools providing disposal bins and guidance. Encare (CEA‑approved) will collect and recycle sanitary napkins into eco‑friendly bricks under a PPP with the Ministry of Health and CEA.
Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS) marked 160 years for its Elephant House brand, highlighting continued focus on innovation, sustainability and long-term growth. CCS, part of the John Keells consumer foods sector, said it will prioritise portfolio expansion, product reinvention, digitalisation and operational efficiency.
Exterminators PLC launched an AI-powered 'Report Factory' to automate generation of service, audit and pest-risk reports, improving efficiency and quality assurance. The company will share the technology with other pest-control firms regionally and offer it to Sri Lankan field-service sectors and clients in food processing and hospitality.
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Sri Lankans are increasingly using TikTok Search for everyday and festive cooking—preferring short videos that show visual steps, timing and diet adaptations (kevum, rice and curry, keto), which makes recipes more accessible and adaptable.
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (Elephant House) celebrated 160 years in January 2026, highlighting continued focus on innovation, sustainability, portfolio expansion and digitalisation under the John Keells Group.
Hemas Holdings PLC reported 9M earnings of Rs.5.9bn, up 7.5% YoY on revenue of Rs.95.8bn (9.4% growth). Healthcare revenue grew 14.6% to Rs.57.6bn and the share price is up 68% YoY; the group also launched a digital transformation and Hemas AI Labs.
CIC Holdings reported consolidated 9MFY26 revenue of Rs. 70.28 billion (up 8.69% YoY) and PAT of Rs. 5.97 billion, with EBIT rising to Rs. 9.67 billion, as crop, livestock and health divisions offset disruptions from Cyclone Ditwah.
Hemas Holdings reported nine-month earnings up 7.5% to Rs. 5.9 billion on revenue growth of 9.4% to Rs. 95.8 billion, led by double-digit growth in Healthcare and Mobility; Cyclone Ditwah caused temporary supply-chain and demand disruption but recovery trends are evident.
MILCO distributed dividends to dairy farmers for the first time in 21 years and will provide incentives to 22,000 farmers after reporting its highest-ever 2025 sales and a historic net profit. The Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister credited SOE reforms, pledged continued government support and highlighted inclusive growth.
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC appointed Miyuru Rajapakshe as Chief Executive Officer. Rajapakshe, formerly COO with nine years' association with the company and prior roles at Ambeon Holdings and Ceylon Tobacco, holds an MBA and a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt and brings extensive operational and manufacturing experience.