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Colombo market closed higher for a second straight session, with the ASPI up 0.11% to 22,844.23 and the S&P SL20 up 0.20% to 6,311.30. Market turnover was over Rs.3.4bn (38% below the monthly average), foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.124.56m, policy rates were maintained and investors showed interest in hotel counters; key movers included HNB, DOCK, DIMO, AEL and PKME.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 24.32 points to 22,844.23 as turnover fell to LKR 3.44 billion. Top contributors included Kerner Haus (CPRT) which jumped 124.50 rupees to 780.50 after signing a property management deal, and gains in HNB, DOCK, DIMO, AEL and PKME.

ASPI fell 1.47% to 22,644.88, a five-week low, while the S&P SL20 dropped 1.33% to 6,279.71. Declines in banks and blue-chips led losses (notably HNB, RICH, NDB, SAMP and JKH); turnover was Rs.4.95bn with foreigners net buying ~Rs.83.2m and heavy activity in Hemas, DOCK and York.

Colombo bourse closed marginally down as the ASPI fell 0.09% (21.80 pts) to 23,029.86 on turnover of over Rs. 3.8bn and net foreign outflow of Rs. 4.7m. Major negative contributors included Commercial Bank, Dialog, Colombo Dockyard, DFCC and NDB, while J.F. Packaging rose on debut.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.09% to 23,029.86 and the S&P SL20 dropped 0.23% to 6,361.58 as banks and selected shares weighed on the market. Top drags included Commercial Bank (209.50), Colombo Dockyard (418.75), DFCC (162.25) and NDB (149.50); Senkadagala Finance announced a Rs1.035bn rights issue at Rs240 and its share rose to 1,274.50.

Rights issue · 9:2 at Rs 40.00 · XD Dec 5, 2025

Colombo's ASPI closed at a record 23,112.38, up 0.69% (158.99 pts), while the S&P SL20 rose 0.98% to 6,310.26 on turnover over Rs. 6 billion; SFCL, NDB, DOCK, JKH and CTHR were key positive contributors.

CSE All Share Index rose 0.69% (158.99 pts) to 23,112.48 as buying on positive company results lifted the market. Top contributors were Senkadagala Finance, NDB, Colombo Dockyard, John Keells and C T Holdings, with turnover rising to 6.06 billion.

Colombo Dockyard Plc (DOCK.N0000) signed its largest-ever shipbuilding contract to build two cable-laying and repair vessels for French operator Orange Marine. The 100m, BV-classed eco-friendly vessels will boost CDPLC's export earnings and strengthen its presence in the European market.

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.

CSE ASPI closed up 0.11% at 22,953.49 while the S&P SL20 dipped 0.05% to 6,249.28. Top contributors were Senkadagala Finance (up 25%), Sunshine Holdings, Colombo Dockyard, Cargills and Aitken Spence, with market turnover down to 4.4 billion rupees.

ASPI closed up 0.27% (62.41 pts) to 22,839.53 as HNW-led buying and large crossings in ATL, JKH and DOCK supported the recovery. Turnover was Rs.7.78bn with a net foreign outflow of Rs.857m; capital goods, insurance and retailing led activity.

Sri Lanka's ASPI rose 0.27% to 22,839.53 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.13% to 6,202.71; top contributors were Ceylinco Holdings, Colombo Dockyard, Singer (Sri Lanka), Ceylon Grain Elevators and Diesel & Motor Engineering. Market turnover rose to 7.78 billion rupees and spot gold traded at $4,010.92.

Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded as the ASPI rose 0.39% (88 pts) to 22,777.12 with turnover around Rs 5.38bn and foreign investors net sellers of Rs 372.5m. Key movers included Windforce (+17.6%), Colombo Dockyard (-9.9%) and gains in LAUGFS Gas and Lanka Realty Investments.

Colombo market fell for a third straight session, with the ASPI down 0.44% to 22,689.22 and the S&P SL20 down 0.84%; turnover was Rs. 6.19bn and foreigners were net sellers of Rs. 42.48m. Major movers included declines in JKH, SFCL and SAMP, while DOCK, COLO, ASCO and LGL posted notable gains.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.44% to 22,689.22 with turnover Rs6.19bn. Top contributors included Colombo Dockyard, Ceylinco Holdings, Vidullanka, Lanka Realty Investments and C M Holdings, and several energy names (eg. Vidullanka, WindForce) saw investor interest.

Colombo market opened lower as the ASPI fell 0.10% to 22,788.79; major movers included Colombo Dockyard (DOCK +24.20%) and Ceylon Hospitals (CHL +25.64%), while C T Holdings, Central Finance and Richard Pieris were among the session's laggards.

ASPI closed 0.17% lower at 22,812.52 (‑38.43 pts) as profit-taking pushed the market into the red; turnover was Rs.6.2bn and foreigners were net buyers of Rs.25.8m. Capital Goods led activity while HARI, SAMP, MELS and SFCL were key negative contributors and DOCK and RCL saw notable moves.

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 Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally up as the ASPI gained 0.03% (7.45 pts) to 22,791.07 on turnover of Rs.6.61bn; DOCK, SAMP, CFIN, HARI and HUNT were among top contributors while foreigners were net sellers of Rs.235.1m.

Sri Lanka's ASPI closed up 0.03% at 22,791.07 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.11% to 6,276.86; market turnover was Rs6.61bn led by capital goods (Rs1.5bn) and banks (Rs1.19bn). Top ASPI contributors included Colombo Dockyard, Sampath Bank, Central Finance and Harischandra Mills.

Colombo Dockyard PLC will proceed with a Rs.13 billion rights issue of 323,365,158 new shares at Rs.40 (nine new for every two held) after shareholder approval. Proceeds are intended to shore up working capital amid severe financial constraints, and unsubscribed shares are to be allotted to Mazagon subject to a special resolution.

VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025 was held on Oct 16 in Colombo to promote Sri Lanka's Blue Economy and attract international investment for maritime infrastructure and services. Sponsors and participants included Seylan Bank, Lanka IOC, Hayleys (Advantis), Colombo Dockyard and stakeholders from government and development partners.

Colombo Dockyard will seek shareholder approval to allot the rights-entitlement of exiting shareholder Onomichi to India’s Mazagon as part of a takeover and capital injection; the board approved the allotment subject to a special resolution.

Colombo market dipped as ASPI fell 0.3% and S&P SL20 fell 0.4% on turnover of Rs.7.3bn, with foreign investors net sellers of Rs.196.2m. Banking counters and conglomerates saw profit-taking while food retail and capital goods recorded high turnover and mixed price moves.

Former Nigerian Governor Benedict Ayade met Colombo Dockyard PLC to explore a joint venture to establish ship-repair facilities in Nigeria. He also discussed agricultural exports with Ariya Food and plans for hospitality training and a hotel acquisition to boost tourism.

Colombo Dockyard PLC said the Securities and Exchange Commission has deferred a planned trading suspension until 11 December 2025. The suspension, due to take effect on 10 September 2025, followed two placements on the CSE Watch List after emphasis-of-matter going-concern notes for 2023 and 2024.