Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
HNB PLC hosted Finnovation Lab 2025 on 2 September at HNB Towers, bringing over 150 students from 45+ universities to build fintech skills and promote digital finance. The event was organised with the Sri Lanka FinTech Summit and government ministries, and attendees received complimentary passes to the Summit.
Colombo stocks rose for a second session as the ASPI gained 0.76% (156.05 pts) to 20,775.42 on turnover of Rs. 6.61bn, with foreigners net selling Rs. 580m. Commercial Bank, Hemas and Melstacorp were top positive contributors while Alumex posted a strong gain and Sierra Cables declined.
HNB Assurance PLC hosted its Partnership Awards 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, celebrating its partnership channel's strong contribution to Gross Written Premiums, record MDRT qualifiers and highest COTs/TOTs, and earning Sri Lanka's Best Life Bancassurance Provider for a fifth consecutive year.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 264 points (1.3%) and the S&P SL20 gained 1.2% on turnover of Rs.6.2bn. Banks and hotel counters led gains (COMB, SAMP, HNB, SPEN, DFCC), capital goods and utilities drove turnover, while foreigners were net sellers of Rs.270.8m.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 1.30% to 20,619 with turnover of Rs 6.21bn, led by gains in banks and capital goods. Key risers included Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, HNB, Aitken Spence, DFCC and active trading in Sierra Cables.
Banking system net foreign assets fell from about $3.3bn in April 2025 to $2.90bn in July 2025, reversing after rate cuts and a pickup in private credit. Central bank net foreign assets also eased to around $1.41bn in June (≈$1.46bn in July), buying $142m from the interbank market in August.
The Digital Economy Ministry announced Sri Lanka TechFront Fortnight, a series of events from 17–30 September to accelerate digital adoption and pursue a $15bn digital economy target by 2030. Key events include Disrupt Asia, a FinTech Summit organised by HNB PLC (24–25 Sept) and a National AI Expo with SLT Mobitel (29–30 Sept).
Colombo market fell as the ASPI and S&P SL20 declined 1.25% amid profit-taking led by banks, with ASPI down 257 points — the largest intraday drop since 23 June. Turnover was Rs.4 billion and foreigners recorded a net outflow of Rs.80.5 million; several bank counters led losses.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 1.25% to 20,355.39 as investor uncertainty over the next IMF tranche and possible new budget taxes prompted selling; major banks (Commercial Bank, Sampath, DFCC, HNB) and Melstacorp led declines.
HNB PLC held a ceremony to felicitate 160 employees who completed 25 years of service, presenting each with a two-sovereign gold coin and a plaque. The event was attended by senior management and included dinner and entertainment.
Ministry of Digital Economy announced Sri Lanka TechFront Fortnight (17–30 Sep 2025), featuring Disrupt Asia, a FinTech Summit organized by HNB PLC (24–25 Sep), and a National AI Expo (29–30 Sep) to accelerate digital adoption and showcase AI, fintech and startups.
Hatton National Bank PLC’s HNB Private Banking hosted the HNB Legacy Open 2025 at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on 29–30 Aug; A.W.M. Riza won the overall title with 37 points. The event drew over 60 players (double last year) and awarded prizes including Cinnamon Life annual memberships.
ASPI fell 0.6% (128 pts) to 20,642 on turnover of Rs.6.5bn, led by Prime Lands Residencies (Rs.1.9bn), Chevron Lubricants and Sierra Cables; banks and blue-chip names including HNB, JKH and DFCC were top negative contributors.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down: ASPI fell 0.69% to 20,625 and S&P SL20 fell 0.68% to 5,889. Hatton National Bank, DFCC, John Keells and Dialog weighed on the index while Prime Lands Residencies accounted for Rs 1.91bn of turnover and closed up at Rs 32.
HNB Securities, a subsidiary of HNB Investment Bank, became the first Primary Dealer in Sri Lanka to be rated by Fitch, receiving an 'A(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. The rating highlights the firm's governance, risk management and role in Treasury Bills and Bonds.
Colombo market rebounded as ASPI rose 0.4% (S&P SL20 +0.6%) on turnover of Rs.11.87bn led by CT Holdings (Rs.3.6bn), Cargills (Rs.1bn), CDB, PickMe and Sierra Cables. Selected banks (HNB, NDB, NHL, BIL, DFCC) were top positive contributors while foreign investors were net sellers (Rs.2.6bn), with CT Holdings seeing net foreign selling.
Hatton National Bank (HNB.N0000) was named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Large Corporates at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. HNB cited corporate loan growth, improved asset quality and its HNB TxB digital platform (processing over Rs.1 trillion in 2024) as drivers of its performance.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose as the ASPI gained 0.46% to 20,769, with a C T Holdings crossing contributing Rs 3.6bn to turnover; C T Holdings closed down Rs 29.75 at Rs 689. Banks led gains with HNB, NDB and DFCC up, while Sampath and Nations Trust fell.
LAUGFS Gas and LAUGFS Power shares surged (LAUGFS Gas voting +65.42% to Rs.66.50; LAUGFS Power non-voting +63% to Rs.14.20) after reports of a 50:50 partnership with Vallibel Three (Dhammika Perera). Meanwhile the ASPI fell 0.4% to 20,906 with declines led by HNB, COMB, DFCC, CINS and JKH; turnover leaders included RIL, CTHR and EBCR.
The Colombo ASPI fell 1.11% to 20,674.11, dragged down by declines in CTC, JKH, Sampath Bank, Dialog Axiata and HNB.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower; ASPI fell 0.41% to 20,905.83 and S&P SL20 fell 0.82% to 5,955.36. Laugfs-related buying lifted several stocks (not in shortlist) while Windforce, C T Holdings, Hayleys and Carson Cumberbatch rose and most banks including HNB, Commercial Bank and DFCC lost ground.
ICC will hand over The Residencies Kotte three months early in December 2025. Buyers can access HNB loan facilities facilitated by ICC, with financing up to 100% of the property value.
ICCSSL hosted a July 30 Coffee Evening where CSE and SEC officials and practitioners discussed the Colombo Stock Exchange's new governance regulations for listed companies, focusing on compliance complexities and implementation challenges.
HNB Securities, 100% owned by Hatton National Bank, was assigned a first-time National Long-Term Rating of 'A(lka)' with a Stable Outlook by Fitch, which cited expected extraordinary support from parent HNB.
Colombo market fell for a second straight session as the ASPI slipped 0.07% to 20,975.73, with banks HNB, NDB and COMB among the main decliners and market turnover at Rs.6.47 billion.
Colombo ASPI slipped 0.07% to 20,975.73 with turnover of 6.4 billion rupees; Dankotuwa Porcelain contributed 1.19 billion and closed down at 21.40. Most hotels rose on strong August tourist numbers, while HNB, NDB, Commercial Bank and John Keells weighed on the index.
The ASPI rose about 7% in August, closing the month at 20,997.36 after a 197.10-point (0.95%) gain on the final day. Top contributors included Ceylinco Holdings, Senkadagala Finance and Richard Pieris; turnover was around Rs.7.4bn, led by consumer services and financials, with foreign net inflows of Rs.184.1m.
Hatton National Bank (HNB) plans to raise up to Rs.10 billion through listed, rated, unsecured senior Sustainability Bonds — issuing 50 million Rs.100 bonds (Rs.5bn) for 5- and 7-year tenors with an option to issue a further 50 million on oversubscription, subject to approvals and market conditions.