Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
C T Holdings (CTHR.N0000) has appointed Indira Malwatta as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Malwatta has over 40 years' experience and currently serves on the boards of Samson International, Cargills and Kotmale.
Sri Lanka stocks rose 0.98% as the ASPI gained 225.77 points to 23,338.25 amid the national budget reading; top contributors included Senkadagala Finance, Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and HNB, with Kotmale Holdings the top gainer.
The All Island Dairy Association pledged support for government dairy development and welcomed the Budget removal of VAT on fresh milk; AIDA members collect over 65% of local milk while the association supplies about 40% of the nation's fresh milk needs.