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Dipped Products PLC reported a flat net profit of Rs 920 million in the September 2025 quarter, with pre-tax profit down 5% to Rs 1.73 billion and administrative costs up 21%. Six-month net profit rose 14% to Rs 1.8 billion, six-month EPS was Rs 43.01, interim dividends totalling Rs 0.86 were paid, and Hayleys owns 42.1%.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally lower: ASPI fell 0.01% to 23,459.75 and S&P SL20 fell 0.34% to 6,435.93. Top negatives included Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, Diesel & Motor Engineering and Hayleys; Dipped Products posted a Sept-quarter net profit of LKR 920m and rose, while Ceylon Tobacco said volumes fell and its stock dipped.
Several listed firms, including Hayleys (HAYL.N0000), Aitken Spence (SPEN.N0000), Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000), Alumex (ALUM.N0000), Dipped Products (DIPD.N0000) and Lion Brewery (LION.N0000), received awards or commendations at the ISMM National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025.
The ASPI briefly crossed an all-time high of 23,000 before dipping and closed at 22,953.49, up 0.11% (25.18 points). Turnover topped Rs.4.4bn with net foreign outflows of ~Rs.485.4m and heavy participation in counters including Aitken Spence, Colombo Dockyard, Sunshine and Commercial Bank.
Colombo market closed marginally up as the ASPI rose 0.26% to 22,850.95 on Rs. 9.2bn turnover, led by gains in Hayleys, Bairaha, Colombo Dockyard, Royal Ceramics, LAUGFS Gas and Dipped Products while DFCC, HNB, Commercial Bank and JKH declined; foreigners were net buyers (Rs. 13.8m).
The EPF recorded an unrealized profit of Rs.73.97 billion on its Colombo Stock Exchange holdings as of June 30, 2025, with its Rs.85.88 billion invested across 64 listed companies rising to a market value of Rs.159.85 billion.
Dipped Products PLC (DIPD.N0000) marked its 50th anniversary by presenting 66 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards to rubber latex smallholders, associations and transport partners in Monaragala. The awards (50 individuals, 12 associations, 4 transport partners) highlight DPL's longstanding engagement with rubber communities that supply latex for its hand-protection exports to over 70 countries.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 0.56% (123.87 pts) to 22,416.15 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.45% on turnover of around Rs. 8.9bn, with foreigners net selling Rs. 1.4bn. Hemas, Sampath, Vidullanka, Richard Pieris and DIMO were key positive contributors while banking stocks led turnover.
Colombo market rally extended to a 14th session as the ASPI closed at 22,094.89, topping 22,000 for the first time with turnover around Rs.9.7–9.8 billion. Banking and diversified financials led turnover (Commercial Bank, Pan Asia, Lanka Credit & Business Finance among top contributors) while foreigners were net sellers.
Sri Lanka's stock market closed higher with the ASPI at 22,094.89 (up 0.65%) and S&P SL20 at 6,187.51 (up 0.64%), led by Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, Dipped Products, Hayleys and Commercial Bank; market turnover was LKR 9.7bn. Nations Trust Bank announced conversion of non-voting to voting shares for Q4 2025.
Dividend · Rs 0.61 · XD Oct 10, 2025
Second Interim dividend of LKR 0.61/share; XD 2025-10-10; record 2025-10-12; payable 2025-10-24; FY 2025/2026
Colombo bourse rose as the ASPI gained 0.86% (closing at 21,521) with turnover of Rs. 9.29 billion, led by banking-sector activity and top contributors SAMP, CTC, CFIN, SFCL and DIST. Nations Trust Bank fell, while Jetwing Symphony, Ceylon Hotels and Hemas recorded gains.
The Exporters' Association of Sri Lanka held its 28th AGM with EU Ambassador Carmen Moreno stressing compliance, sustainability and the CBAM framework for exporters. Yohan Lawrence was re-elected chairman and the executive committee includes representatives from listed firms such as HNB, Hayleys, Sampath, Lion Brewery, CIC, Dipped Products and Dankotuwa Porcelain.
EU Ambassador Carmen Moreno told the Exporters’ Association AGM that compliance, sustainability and CBAM readiness are vital for Sri Lankan exporters. The event re-elected Yohan Lawrence as chairman and featured an executive committee including major exporters and industry representatives.
Dipped Products (DIPD.N0000) entered a 30-year lease with the Board of Investment for a 4.75-acre site with buildings in the Katunayake EPZ for one billion rupees to boost production capacity. In Dec 2024 the company acquired Hi Care Thai Gloves for $11m to expand its global footprint.
Dipped Products PLC (DIPD.N0000) has signed a 30-year lease with the Board of Investment for 4.75 acres and buildings in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone for Rs. 1 billion to expand production capacity.
Colombo market closed higher as ASPI rose 0.25% with turnover of Rs. 7.56bn, boosted by a ~7% stake crossing in National Development Bank. Banking drove activity (67% of turnover) while several banks and financials including NDB, Capital Alliance and others led contributions.
Dipped Products PLC (DIPD.N0000) won the Overall Gold Award at the National Business Excellence Awards 2025 and received five additional honours recognising export resilience, ESG and manufacturing excellence. The company, a Hayleys Group member entering its 50th year, also highlights Hayleys PLC's group performance.
Dipped Products (DIPD.N0000) won the Overall Gold Award at the National Business Excellence Awards 2025, also securing five further honours including awards for ESG and corporate governance. The Hayleys Group parent (HAYL.N0000) is highlighted as DPL continues export-focused, sustainable manufacturing and capacity upgrades.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.11% to 19,826.57 with turnover of 3.2 billion rupees, led by diversified financials. Top movers included Colombo Fort Land & Building, Melstacorp and Agarapatana Plantations (up), while Dipped Products fell and Teejay Lanka rose.
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.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose after US President Trump cut tariffs on Sri Lanka exports to 20%; ASPI gained 1.29% and S&P SL20 rose 2.24%. Exporters saw active trading: Dipped Products (DIPD) and Hayleys (HAYL) gained while Royal Ceramics (RCL) fell.
Dipped Products PLC won the Gold Award and Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC won the Silver Award at the National Business Excellence Awards 2025; People's Bank won Bronze. The ceremony marked the 20th edition of the NBEA, with 144 awards presented across sectors.
Markets fell as Sri Lanka awaited a US tariff letter: ASPI down 0.06% to 18,032 and S&P SL20 down 0.34% to 5,321. Stocks weighed down included John Keells, C T Holdings, HNB, Royal Ceramics and Ceylon Tobacco; exporters Haycarb, Hayleys Fabric and Teejay Lanka slid while Dipped Products rose.
Colombo market fell as ASPI declined 0.58% (around 106 points) and S&P SL20 down 0.5% on low turnover of Rs.2.4bn; major drags included Melstacorp, Colombo Dockyard, Commercial Bank, Aitken Spence and NDB, while turnover was led by Sampath, John Keells and Vallibel Finance.
Colombo's ASPI finished the week up 1.5%, closing at 18,148 (up 47 pts) while the S&P SL20 gained 1.6%, with weekly turnover averaging Rs.6.8bn. Top contributors included John Keells, Melstacorp, Commercial Bank, Sunshine and CT Holdings, and food retailing led turnover.