Latest News & Market Events

Green bonds and solid quarterly results

Issued Sri Lanka’s first green bonds (oversubscribed, first foreign issuer on NSE IX); 1Q25 PAT Rs 2.77 bn; awarded global banking accolades

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:18 pm

Expanded Roaming & Infrastructure investment

5G roaming now covers 70 countries; committed US$100 m to digital infrastructure; merged Airtel Lanka operations completed

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:18 pm

Strong growth & green financing initiatives

Hit Rs 3 tn assets by Mar 2025, stellar 2024 performance despite SLISB restructuring loss; issued Rs 15 bn Green Bond

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:18 pm

Retained market lead and brand acclaim

Maintained largest life insurer position with Rs 37.14 bn premiums; also named “Most Loved General Insurer” 2025

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:17 pm

Strong FY25 earnings and volume growth

AT up 22.5%, revenue +8.2%, with volume-led growth across Retail, FMCG, Restaurants

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:17 pm

Landmark FY25 profit + strategic acquisitions

Posted Rs 25.88 bn PBT (+34% YoY), strong segment growth, and acquired FLMC plantations (Rs 4.8 bn)—expanding tea/agri footprint

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:16 pm

Sustainability & Citizenship recognised again

Named a Top 10 Corporate Citizen in Sri Lanka for 19 consecutive years and joined GRI Community—strengthens reputation in ESG leadership

Posted on August 10, 2025, 8:15 pm

Starlink Retail Expansion

Partnered with SpaceX for Starlink device distribution, mirroring Brown & Company's strategy

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:38 pm

Oil Price Sensitivity Amid Tariff Shifts

Shares flat at LKR 133.50 (-0.37%) as chip tariffs impact energy markets. 52-week range: LKR 100–147

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:38 pm

Green Energy Push: EV & Wind Farm Projects

Launched StarCharge EV solutions and 50MW Mannar wind farm partnership with CEB, aligning with national sustainability goals

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:37 pm

Unlimited Fiber Launch in Maldives

New broadband packages target Swarna subscribers, expanding regional footprint amid tech tariff headwinds

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:37 pm

Mixed Q2: Foot Traffic Up, Basket Value Down

Revenue grew 13% YoY driven by 17% footfall increase, but average basket value fell 3%, indicating consumer spending caution

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:36 pm

Steady Trading Despite Market Volatility

Closed at LKR 2,310.50 (+0.31%) with minimal price fluctuation. Maintains stability within 52-week range (LKR 2,100–2,798.75) amid tariff uncertainties

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:36 pm

Political Investment & Starlink Partnership

Rep. April McClain Delaney purchased $1K-$15K shares (July 25). Company secured SpaceX Starlink retail rights in Sri Lanka alongside strong earnings ($1.03 EPS vs $0.99 estimate)

Posted on August 7, 2025, 5:35 pm

John Keells CG Auto sets record straight on reports on BYD

John Keells CG Auto Ltd., (JKCG), the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, yesterday issued the following statement to address recent news articles regarding a consignment of select models of BYD vehicles.

“We are actively engaged in discussions with the relevant authorities to clarify the matters raised on the vehicle models and are providing all necessary documentation to support this process.

We would like to reassure our key stakeholders and the public that, contrary to certain claims circulating in mainstream and social media, the vehicles in question imported directly from the manufacturer, BYD in China, are 100 kW models. These are identical to the models offered for sale in some other international markets, such as Singapore

Posted on August 5, 2025, 3:08 pm

SpaceX – Starlink appoints Singer as authorised retailer in Sri Lanka

US-based SpaceX has appointed Singer Sri Lanka, the nation’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailer, as the authorised retailer of Starlink in Sri Lanka.

This announcement marks a significant step in revolutionising internet accessibility across the country, especially in regions historically underserved by traditional connectivity solutions.

Posted on August 5, 2025, 3:06 pm

Company Prices

Company Price
Aitken Spence PLC Rs.146.25
Browns Rs.185.00
Cargills (Ceylon) PLC Rs.345.60
Ceylinco Insurance PLC Rs.2,310.50
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC Rs.112.00
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Rs.85.20
DFCC Bank PLC Rs.200.00
Dialog Axiata PLC Rs.15.00
Hatton National Bank PLC Rs.155.30
Hayleys PLC Rs.75.40
Hemas Holdings PLC Rs.31.00
John Keells Holdings PLC Rs.160.00
Lanka IOC PLC Rs.140.00
LOLC Holdings PLC Rs.438.25
Melstacorp PLC Rs.85.50
Nestlé Lanka PLC Rs.1,121.00
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC Rs.12.80
Sampath Bank PLC Rs.65.30
Singer Sri Lanka PLC Rs.67.70
Tokyo Cement Company PLC Rs.43.80

Listed Shares

Company Shares Price
Browns 11 Rs.185.00
Browns 12 Rs.185.00
Browns 1 Rs.185.00
Aitken Spence PLC 250 Rs.146.25
Browns 300 Rs.185.00
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC 500 Rs.85.20
Melstacorp PLC 200 Rs.85.50
Aitken Spence PLC 100 Rs.146.25
Aitken Spence PLC 20 Rs.146.25
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC 203 Rs.112.00
DFCC Bank PLC 21 Rs.200.00
Lanka IOC PLC 440 Rs.140.00
Melstacorp PLC 290 Rs.85.50
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC 120 Rs.12.80
LOLC Holdings PLC 20 Rs.438.25
John Keells Holdings PLC 2 Rs.160.00