Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Fcode Labs launched Forevate, a real-time market intelligence platform combining internal data and external signals to help firms respond faster; the solution initially targets manufacturing, logistics, retail/e‑commerce and FMCG across Asia, Europe and North America.
Embilipitiya Stores Tool & Ceramic Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd, an Eagle Group affiliate, opened its first Eagle Bath Ware ceramic sanitary ware and tile showroom in Embilipitiya offering bathroom suites, tiles, mortars, putty and accessories with warranties up to 25 years. The group plans to open additional showrooms islandwide.
Lanka Milk Foods' Ambewela Dairy Farm donated 10 heifer cows worth 15 million to selected farmers during a visit by Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha. Ambewela reports daily milk production of 65,000 litres and reached 23.5 million litres annual production in 2025.
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC.N0000) awarded its Chairman’s Award 2025 to Nishanga Dissanayake, Customer Development Manager, at its annual awards ceremony; additional individual and group winners were also recognised.
DCSL Breweries Lanka is launching Aliya Beer into international export markets, offering Strong and Lager variants to build global brand awareness.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board has opened applications for Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a four-day international trade exhibition from 18–21 June 2026 at BMICH offering 650 booths and access to over 1,500 global buyers; application deadline is 31 March 2026.
Brent crude jumped past $110/bbl in March 2026, prompting Sri Lanka to raise diesel 7.8% and petrol 10%, which widens the import bill, pressures reserves and has devalued the rupee. The shock raises energy and transport costs, risking higher inflation and strain on fuel importers and the power sector.
Mercedes‑Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka unveiled a three‑year roadmap through 2028 and confirmed strategic partners, naming DIMO as a powering partner, Sampath Bank Private Banking as Official Banking Partner, and Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams as Official Host Venue.
Thailand Week 2026 concluded after a three-day fair that highlighted bilateral trade reaching $649m last year, a 48% increase from $438m in 2024. The event showcased 30 Thai firms across food, cosmetics and household goods, and officials urged full implementation of the Sri Lanka–Thailand FTA to attract investment.
Cargills Bank PLC's public float rose to 49.84% as at 19 Feb 2026 from 39.14% at 31 Dec 2025 after Cargills (Ceylon) and CT Holdings sold a combined 10.05%. The Central Bank has directed the bank to meet staged capital targets (Rs16bn by 31-Mar-2027 to Rs20bn by 31-Dec-2029) and to cut the two shareholders' combined holding to 45% by Mar-2027, 35% by Mar-2028, 25% by Mar-2029 and 15% by Dec-2029.
Maharaja Foods PLC's Rs.112.5 million 1-for-10 rights issue was oversubscribed, receiving total subscriptions of 24,723,629 shares. Proceeds will fund a SPAR–Maharaja SaveMore outlet, Rs.50m to settle loans with Hatton National Bank and a Rs.15m ready-meal product launch.
Montblanc has launched Explorer Extreme Parfum in Sri Lanka through Exclusive Lines, the brand’s sole authorised agent; the new, deeper Parfum concentration is now available exclusively at Exclusive Lines outlets and authorised retail partners nationwide.
Singer’s “Take the Load Off Her Head” campaign won a Bronze Effie in the Home Furnishings & Appliances category via Ogilvy Digital. Ogilvy Group overall secured six metals at the 2025 SLIM Effie Awards for campaigns linked to sustainability and tourism.
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS.N0000) has installed an extrusion line at its Avissawella BOI facility to roll out new Elephant House Wonder and IMORICH ice‑cream formats, enabling layered cores, premium coatings and new formats (cakes, logs, frozen sandwiches) to boost its product portfolio.
The Shoppes at City of Dreams will launch its first-ever Eid Festive Souq, a two-day seasonal market on 14–15 March. The family-friendly event on the mall's 8th floor will feature festive fashion, handcrafted vendors, kids' activities, iftar facilities and complimentary mehendi with free entry.
Sri Lanka Customs collected 212.4 billion rupees in February 2025, exceeding its 160.2 billion-rupee target by 28% (46.4 billion rupees). Officials attribute the jump to stronger enforcement, improved valuation and a rebound in imports alongside currency movements.
Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in worker remittances in February 2026 and USD 1.48 billion in January–February 2026, a 32% year-on-year increase. February was slightly lower than January's USD 751.1 million.
Sri Lanka's national poverty line rose to Rs. 16,730 per person per month in January 2026, up from Rs. 16,334 a year earlier. Most districts recorded increases of about Rs. 380–Rs. 430, with Colombo highest at Rs. 18,044 and Moneragala lowest at Rs. 15,997.
The CSE fell, with the ASPI down 4.34% (1,032.15 points) for the week as index-heavy banking and diversified holdings stocks dragged the market. Foreign investors were net sellers (week net outflow Rs.791.2m); large declines came from JKH, HNB and SAMP while ACL, CINS and RAL saw heavy off‑board turnover.
CMTA urges consumers to prefer buying brand-new vehicles from authorised agents, citing transparent pricing, manufacturer warranties and comprehensive after-sales support; it warns the used-car market's price volatility and malpractice (under-invoicing, misdeclaration, VAT-free trade-ins) can expose buyers to legal and financial risk.
Share split · 1:2 · XD Mar 20, 2026
DIMO Academy launched the German Diploma in Warehouse Operations, Logistics and Transportation (WOLT) with 100% guaranteed job placements in Germany through a partnership with Mosecker GmbH & Co. KG; the first intake begins April 2026.
Ali Tariq, Chairman and CEO of Unilever Sri Lanka, has been appointed Cluster Head for Unilever's growth markets covering Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos and will report to Unilever’s Global Executive.
Rights issue · 1:10 at Rs 9.00 · XD Feb 2, 2026
Sri Lanka will lower the SSCL registration threshold to Rs9 million per quarter (Rs36 million annually) from April 1, 2026, broadening the tax base. The bill also proposes to remove the SSCL exemption at vehicle import and instead exempt turnover from wholesale and retail trade of motor vehicles.
A Bill to amend the SSCL Act was gazetted, lowering the registration threshold to Rs.9 million per quarter (Rs.36m annually) from 1 April 2026 and removing the import-stage SSCL exemption on motor vehicles while exempting wholesale and retail motor vehicle turnover. The Bill sets a 15-day registration window and a de-registration test; KPMG noted no transitional rule for vehicles already in inventory as at 31 March 2026.
Techzone opened a Lenovo Exclusive Store in Kandy, showcasing AI-powered Lenovo laptops, desktops and accessories to consumers and businesses in Sri Lanka’s Central Province.
Sri Lanka's 60+ population is over 18% and could reach 25% by 2041, creating opportunity for a 'Silver Economy' if jobs, savings and care services expand. Low labour participation, limited pensions and a projected 149,076 care-worker shortfall by 2037 require policies on retirement, pensions, insurance and scaled elder-care.
Daraz Sri Lanka’s 3.3 sale runs 2–7 March with up to 85% off, free delivery and Rs. 20 million in vouchers. Commercial Bank, DFCC, Nations Trust, LOLC Finance and Sampath Bank are listed as partner banks offering sitewide card offers and installment plans up to 36 months.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake led a high-level discussion to assess the potential impact of the Middle East war on Sri Lanka’s economy and instructed urgent measures, including a relief package to promote investment in modern technology and data centres. Officials reviewed risks to fuel and gas supplies, stockpiles, tourism, ports, food security and inflation.