Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) reported 9M PBT of Rs. 2.7bn and 3Q PAT up 98% YoY to Rs. 0.7bn (9M PAT Rs. 1.6bn), with advances up 30% to Rs. 144.5bn. The bank maintained a Stage 3 ratio of 1.1%, CASA >43% and CET1 of 12.7%.
The Chief Internal Auditor’s Forum of Banks appointed its 7th committee at the AGM on 30 July 2025, naming Dulan Abeyratne (HSBC) as President and including committee members from NDB, DFCC, Cargills Bank, Pan Asia, Amana Bank and Nations Trust Bank.
PayMedia Ltd won the Overall Gold Award at NBQSA 2025 for BOC Flex, named Best of the Best Software Application in Sri Lanka. The release notes PayMedia's long-term partnerships with banks including Sampath Bank, Seylan Bank and Amana Bank.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) opened a new Corporate Office at No. 353, Galle Road, Colombo 3. The new premises consolidate executive offices and key business divisions to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) was named South Asia’s 'Bank of the Decade' at the 10th IFFSA Awards in Colombo. The bank also won awards for its OrphanCare social project, financial literacy programmes, its Sharia advisor, and a Gold Award for ESG excellence.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) opened a Self-Banking Centre in Pulmoddai — the first private bank presence in the town — marking its 38th SBC and 71st customer touchpoint, offering 24/7 cash withdrawals, cash deposits and cheque deposits.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) opened its 36th and 37th self-banking centres in Maruthamunai and Natpiddimunai, expanding its footprint to 70 customer locations. The centres offer 24/7 cash withdrawals, cash and cheque deposits and bill payments to support local communities and sectors such as paddy, fisheries and trading.
Amana Bank PLC declared an interim cash dividend of Rs. 1.30 per share (Rs. 716.5 million), its highest-ever and 8th consecutive annual dividend; XD 30 Sep, record date 1 Oct. H1 2025 PAT was Rs. 901.3 million (+18% YoY) with Q2 PAT Rs. 467.2 million (+37%).
Dividend · Rs 1.30 · XD Sep 30, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 1.3/share; XD 2025-09-30; record 2025-09-30; payable 2025-10-21; FY 2025
Colombo Stock Exchange rose as the ASPI gained 0.57% to 21,085, led by Sierra Cables and diversified conglomerates; market turnover was Rs 6.5bn with Sierra Cables contributing Rs 1.2bn. Top index contributors included John Keells, Hayleys, Sierra Cables, Melstacorp and Aitken Spence; net foreign inflow was Rs 58.21m.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has joined GovPay, enabling tourism operators to pay the Tourism Development Levy and other SLTDA services online via banks' internet/mobile banking and connected FinTech apps. The initial rollout covers TDL payments with phased expansion planned.
SLTDA has joined GovPay, enabling Tourism Development Levy and other SLTDA payments to be made online via 14 banks and six FinTech apps (including major local banks and L B Finance's CIM). GovPay, launched Feb 2025, has processed 1,773 services totalling over Rs.110 Mn and will expand to more SLTDA payments.
Amana Bank participated in the Central Bank’s Digital Payments Promotion Campaign in Dambulla, promoting its digital banking services and LankaQR. The bank showcased its 'Your Bank' app, video KYC online account opening and WhatsApp Banking, having also supported similar CBSL events in Hambantota and Nuwara Eliya.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) was named Best Bank in Sri Lanka at the Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2025 and also won Best Performance on Asset Quality. The awards were adjudicated by PwC among BIMSTEC entrants and highlight the bank's asset quality and growth.
Amãna Bank partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to host the ENRICH MSME Business Forum in Kandy, attended by over 100 MSMEs, and introduced 'Business Plus', an SME banking platform offering relationship managers, preferential financing, payroll support, POS/QR payments and online banking.
The Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council held its 2nd AGM; Sunshine Holdings' Vish Govindasamy stepped down and Ceylon Biscuits' Shea Wickramasingha was appointed president for 2025/26. The council highlighted trade ties and upcoming Trade Expo Indonesia 2025, with committee representation from Dilmah, hSenid, Aitken Spence and Amana Bank.
Amana Bank (ABL) reported H1 2025 Profit Before Tax surpassed Rs. 1.5 billion, up 14% YoY, with PAT rising 18% to Rs. 901.3 million; advances grew 20% to Rs. 134.1 billion and total assets exceeded Rs. 200 billion.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) marked 14 years on 1 Aug 2025, reporting Q1 2025 total assets nearing Rs.190 billion, customer deposits of Rs.159 billion and customer advances of Rs.125 billion. It posted 2024 PAT of Rs.1.8 billion, sustained dividend payouts and received a Fitch national upgrade to BBB-(lka) (Stable).
DFCC Bank launched Sri Lanka's first 20-year fixed-rate home loan, offering the 20-year fixed product from 13% and home loan rates starting at 9.5%. The product includes up to 30-year terms, personalised repayment plans and full disbursement in as little as ten working days.
Amana Bank opened its 35th Self Banking Centre in Galbokka, Weligama (its 68th customer touchpoint), offering 24/7 cash withdrawals, cash and cheque deposits, and bill payments to expand its footprint in the Matara district.
BPPL Holdings PLC has rotated its Independent Directors: Manjula De Silva, Sharmini Ratwatte and Savantha De Saram resigned effective 1 July 2025 after nine years, and Dinesh Dharmadasa, Natasha Boralessa and Mohamed Adamaly were appointed as Independent Non-Executive Directors. The new appointees bring experience in finance, sustainability, governance and law.
Government launches a Rs.6.5 billion concessionary loan scheme (1–15 Nov 2025) offering up to Rs.50 million per borrower at 7% interest to SME paddy millers and cooperatives to stabilise paddy prices; 15 state and private banks, including HNB, COMB, SAMP, DFCC, NDB, NTB, ABL, SEYB, CBNK and PABC, will disburse the funds.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) relocated and officially opened its Ratnapura branch at No. 131-133, Main Street, offering full banking, SME and trade services plus a 24x7 banking zone with real-time deposits, withdrawals, cheque deposits and Pay & Go kiosks.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) won the Gold Award for Best Common ATM Enabler of the Year (Category C) at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025. The bank said it now has 67 customer locations, including 34 Self Banking Centres serving under-served and unbanked areas.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) was named Most Impactful ICD Investee Company of the Year at the IsDB Group Private Sector Forum Awards 2025. The award recognises the bank's impact on SMEs, job creation, financial inclusion and sustainability; ICD holds a 28% stake.
IBM will collaborate with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC to modernise the bank’s digital infrastructure and deliver faster, more secure banking services across Sri Lanka. IBM also expressed support for Sri Lanka’s 2030 digital strategy and highlighted new hybrid AI technologies to scale enterprise AI.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) posted record Q1 results — PBT Rs.739.4m and PAT Rs.434.1m — with advances up 13% to Rs.125b. Net financing income rose 8% to Rs.1.95b and impairment charges fell 45% YoY, supporting a 6% growth in net operating income.
Amana Bank (ABL.N0000) opened its relocated Akurana branch at 352/7 Matale Road, providing a larger facility with full retail, SME and financing services including gold-certificate financing and a 24x7 banking zone. The bank donated book racks to three local schools.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka launched the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 on 05 May 2025, setting prioritized actions for 2025–2029 to strengthen ESG risk management and finance sustainable development across banks, non‑bank financial institutions, capital markets and insurance. The roadmap was developed with IFC and EU support.