Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
DFCC Bank PLC is sponsoring the Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 as Diamond Partner and Official Banking Partner for the fourth consecutive year. Through its DFCC Aloka programme the bank will provide tailored financial solutions, advisory and capacity-building to women-led enterprises.
DFCC Bank and Oceanpick held their first official meeting on August 25 to begin a partnership focused on sustainable aquaculture and coastal ecosystem restoration. DFCC says it aims to become 'The Bank for Green Finance' by 2030 and will support mangrove restoration, reforestation and sustainable barramundi farming.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 38 points (+0.2%) and S&P SL20 gained 6 points (+0.1%), with turnover up to Rs.5.1 billion led by Teejay Lanka, Sierra Cables and Sampath Bank. Construction and banking stocks led gains; DFCC, SAMP and DIAL were top index movers and foreigners net bought Rs.56.1m.
Sri Lanka's stock market closed up 0.32% as the ASPI rose 64.88 points to 20,640 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.39% to 6,066; turnover was 5.14 million rupees. Top contributors were DFCC Bank, Sampath Bank, Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank.
DFCC Bank has partnered with Toyota Lanka to launch vehicle leasing solutions offering competitive interest rates, streamlined approvals and flexible repayment options available across DFCC branches and Toyota dealerships nationwide.
Colombo market ended a five-day rally as ASPI fell 0.32% (down 66.29 pts) to 20,649.20 and S&P SL20 declined 0.31% to 6,089.84 as investors booked profits. Banking stocks (Commercial Bank, DFCC) and conglomerates (Ceylinco Holdings, Carson Cumberbatch, Melstacorp) weighed on the drop.
The Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.32% (66.29 pts) to 20,649.20, weighed down by declines in Ceylinco Holdings, Commercial Bank, Carson Cumberbatch and Melstacorp while DFCC Bank rose. Turnover fell to 5.1 billion and share volume was 181,232,722.
Ambeon Capital (TAP.N0000) acquired 12.3 million shares (6.84%) of Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHOT.N0000) while Ambeon Holdings bought 45.9 million shares (6.09%) of The Kandy Hotels Company, marking Ambeon Group's strategic entry into the hospitality sector.
DFCC Bank PLC onboarded three Prime Group entities onto its iConnect API platform, enabling real-time vendor payments, virtual accounts and automated reconciliation. Prime Lands' implementation is the first fully automated digital deposit and payment-tracking system in Sri Lanka's real estate sector.
DFCC Bank is rewarding 70 remittance customers each month with Rs. 10,000 supermarket vouchers as part of its 70th‑anniversary 'Badu Mallak' campaign, running until 31 October 2025. Winners are the first 70 DFCC accounts to receive inward remittances each month and are automatically included.
DFCC Bank celebrated its 70th anniversary, reaffirming support for MSMEs and securing $12 million from Symbiotics to promote renewable energy adoption among small businesses. It highlighted programmes like DFCC Vyapara Hamuwa and Krushibala and partnerships with USAID and the US DFC.
S&P SL20 crossed 6,000 for the first time, rising 58.46 points (0.97%) to close at 6,055.92; the ASPI also hit a record 20,571.07 (up 100.55 points, 0.49%) with turnover over Rs.10.8 billion.
Colombo bourse rose 252.16 points (1.25%) as ASPI closed at 20,471 with turnover Rs.7.74bn; banking sector led turnover (28%) and top contributors included COMB, CARS, MELS, JKH and DFCC, while some stocks (e.g. PKME) fell.
Colombo ASPI rose 1.25% (252.16 pts) to 20,470.52 on Monday, led by gains in the banking sector. Commercial Bank (+Rs7.75 to Rs189), DFCC Bank (+Rs5.75 to Rs166), Carson Cumberbatch (+Rs105.50 to Rs746), Melstacorp (+Rs5 to Rs165) and John Keells (+Rs0.50 to Rs23.50) were among top risers.
DFCC Bank (DFCC.N0000) marked its 70th anniversary and reaffirmed support for MSMEs, securing USD 12 million from Symbiotics to promote renewable energy adoption among SMEs. The bank highlighted initiatives like DFCC Vyapara Hamuwa and Krushibala and partnerships with USAID and DFC to expand inclusive finance.
Colombo market hit a record as the ASPI rose 289.69 points (1.45%) to close at 20,218 on turnover of Rs. 9.54bn. Banks led activity (bank sector +2.78%), with top contributors including COMB, DFCC, LOLC, NTB and SAMP.
The ASPI rose 1.45% to 20,218.36, led by banking stocks after interim results. Commercial Bank profits +101% to 15.9bn, HNB +37% to 11.74bn, Nations Trust +11% to 4.7bn, NDB -6% to 2,447m and Sampath -17% to 6.7bn.
DFCC Bank reported group PAT of Rs.5,747m and bank PAT of Rs.10.5bn (including a disposal gain) for 1H 2025, with loans up 19% and net interest income up 11%. Total assets rose ~11% to Rs.788bn, CAR ~15.00%, CASA 26.54%, and the bank launched an Islamic banking proposition.
DFCC Bank (DFCC.N0000) posted Bank PAT of LKR 10.5 Bn for H1 2025 (including a disposal gain) and grew its loan book 19% year-to-date. Net interest income rose 11% and CASA improved to 26.54% while equity fair value gains included a rise in Commercial Bank's share price.
Daraz Sri Lanka will run its 8.8 Brand Prix Sale from 8–15 Aug with over 18,000 deals, brand launches and bank payment discounts (up to 15%) and Daraz vouchers (up to 9%) to drive consumer purchases. Major FMCG and electronics brands, plus partner banks, are participating.
Daraz Sri Lanka is running the 8.8 Brand Prix Sale from 8–15 Aug with over 18,000 deals, bank partner discounts (Commercial, DFCC, HNB, NTB, Sampath) and brand participants including Singer, plus exclusive launches and vouchers across Daraz Mall.
ASPI fell 0.34% to 19,718 as profit-taking and net foreign outflows of Rs.145.4m weighed on the Colombo bourse; turnover was Rs.3.3bn, led by capital goods and banking stocks.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell 0.34% (68.23 pts) as selling pressure on John Keells Holdings and profit taking in diversified financials weighed on the market; JKH, Melstacorp, DFCC, Vallibel One and Commercial Bank were top negatives while Hatton National Bank gained.
ASPI fell 0.64% to 19,786 after briefly crossing the 20,000 mark, with turnover of Rs.4.53bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.8.2m. Banking stocks and conglomerates weighed on the market, with JKH, MELS, NDB, AEL and BUKI among top negative contributors while DFCC and Royal Ceramics saw gains.
Colombo's ASPI fell 0.64% to 19,786.23 after earlier crossing the 20,000 mark, with turnover sliding to LKR 4.5bn. Banking counters saw buying while large caps including ACL Cables, Melstacorp, Hayleys and Central Finance weighed on the index.
Brand Finance published Sri Lanka's 100 Most Valuable Brands for 2025, ranking Bank of Ceylon top with a brand value of Rs.57,411m; Commercial Bank, Dialog and People’s Bank follow the top positions. The list covers firms across banking, telecoms, FMCG, healthcare, hospitality and other sectors.
ASPI rose to a record 19,914 (+1.38%, +272 pts) as investor confidence from a favourable US tariff ruling and strong interim results lifted the market. Banking and materials led turnover, with HNB, JKH, COMB, DFCC, NDB, PABC, DIPD, PKME, CBNK and COOP among the top contributors.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose after a US tariff reduction, with the ASPI up 1.38% to 19,914.25 and the S&P SL20 up 2.34% to 5,897.09; banks and diversified financials led gains. Top contributors included HNB, John Keells, Commercial Bank, DFCC and NDB, while exporters such as Dipped Products and Hayleys Fabric also advanced.
DFCC Bank will raise Rs. 13 billion by issuing up to 100 million Basel III-compliant subordinated GSS+ Bonds and 30 million senior Blue Bonds listed on the CSE, subject to approvals; coupon rates and maturities will be set later based on prevailing market rates.
Sri Lanka's ASPI rose 271.77 points to a record 19,914.25 (1.38%), while the S&P SL20 gained 132.58 points to 5,894.75 (2.30%). Turnover was Rs. 7.37 billion with blue-chips HNB, JKH, COMB, DFCC and NDB the top contributors to the rally.