Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Asian stocks hit a record high as stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data lifted Treasury yields and reduced near-term Fed rate-cut odds; oil prices rose and the dollar firmed while the yen strengthened.
GovPay marks one year with Rs. 2.7 billion in digital transactions, 252 government agencies onboarded and thousands of services now available online. The platform was rolled out by the Ministry of Digital Economy with ICTA, LankaPay and partners to speed up and digitize public service delivery.
Cabinet decision moves to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre, with phase two to link remaining institutions by end 2026. The initiative will provide real-time threat monitoring, coordinated incident response, audits and digital security training for public officials.
Huawei hosted the 1st Global C&I Visionaries Summit with over 550 C&I customers, partners and installers from 45 countries to promote its C&I Smart PV+ESS solutions and accelerate green, low‑carbon transformation across industries.
3P Media (a Roar Global company) has expanded its Google Marketing Platform capabilities in Sri Lanka across Google Ads, Analytics and GMP tools, adding local settlement and measurement services to help brands plan, activate and measure digital campaigns.
Virtusa and Wiley announced a multi-year managed services partnership for infrastructure and application services, with Virtusa assuming ownership of Wiley’s Sri Lanka technology operation to support Wiley’s technology transformation.
The Cabinet approved new regulations to re-register subscriber information for mobile SIM cards issued before 2 August 2019.
hSenid Business Solutions (HBS.N0000) achieved profitability in Q3 FY2026 and an exit Annualised Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $5.2m. Quarterly revenue was Rs.547.6m (+27% YoY LKR), net profit Rs.35m, normalised EBITDA margin 17% and recurring revenues were 73% of total.
People Summit 2026 (Human + Tech) convened industry leaders — including Virtusa and Sysco — to emphasize reskilling, human-centered use of AI and workforce transformation, and included the handover of SLASSCOM’s Compensation and Benefits Survey to ICTA.
BCS Sri Lanka Section appointed its new Executive Committee at its 30th AGM on 30 January 2026, naming Prof. Lasith Gunawardena as Chairman. The committee will focus on professional standards, digital transformation, responsible AI, cybersecurity and Women in IT initiatives.
SLT‑Mobitel Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance, letting motorists buy and renew policies via their Mobitel accounts without physical paperwork or office visits.
Roar Global, a mar-tech venture builder, has grown to six portfolio businesses, 150+ staff and over $30m in group revenues and has completed a strategic buyback of early investors' shares as it transitions into a diversified holding company focused on specialised marketing and AI-driven platforms.
ZKTOR, developed by Softa Technologies Ltd., has entered beta testing in Sri Lanka. The privacy-by-design platform uses zero-knowledge encryption, local data residency and is already being tested in India and Nepal as a regional, user-centered social network.
99x will host Quality Week 2026, themed “Quality in the age of intelligence,” from 16–20 February (daily 5:00–6:30 p.m. IST), featuring 11 international and 4 local speakers on AI, testing, and trustworthy QA practices for software teams.
hSenid Business Solutions (HBS.N0000) reported Q3 FY2026 profitability and an exit ARR of USD 5.2m, with quarterly revenue of LKR 547.6m (YoY +27% in LKR; +23% in USD constant currency). Normalized EBITDA margin was 17% with net profit of LKR 35m, recurring revenue 73% and PeoplesHR Cloud up 48% YoY.
Asian stocks surged as Japan's Nikkei jumped 4.4% after PM Sanae Takaichi's decisive win and a strong rebound in U.S. chip stocks, supported by growing bets on U.S. rate cuts; commodities moved too with gold and silver up and oil slightly lower.
SLT‑MOBITEL Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance, letting motorists buy and renew motor cover directly via their Mobitel accounts without physical documentation. The service integrates billing into Mobitel accounts and aims to broaden insurance access, including rural areas.
Dialog Axiata PLC reported FY2025 Group revenue of Rs179.6Bn (+5% YTD), core revenue +16%, EBITDA Rs86.0Bn (+30%) and NPAT Rs20.8Bn (+67%); the Board recommends a dividend of Rs1.50 per share. The Group remitted Rs54.7Bn to the government and plans to invest USD100m in 5G over two years.
Dividend · Rs 1.50
Final dividend of LKR 1.5/share; FY 2025
The CSE will launch a digital listing portal in 2026 and commit to a seven-day review timeline once requirements are met to accelerate IPOs; this push, aligned with the SEC roadmap and an expected accommodative monetary policy, aims to boost listings and market liquidity.
Sri Lankans are increasingly using TikTok Search for everyday and festive cooking—preferring short videos that show visual steps, timing and diet adaptations (kevum, rice and curry, keto), which makes recipes more accessible and adaptable.
GovPAY traffic fine payment system was rolled out countrywide on 3 Feb 2026, collecting over Rs.115 million across more than 86,000 digital transactions since inception. Motorists can pay via leading banks, fintechs and over 55,000 Dialog eZ Cash agents, with rollout supported by ICTA, LankaPay and Sri Lanka Telecom.
BCS Sri Lanka Section appointed a new Executive Committee at its 30th AGM on 30 January, naming Prof. Lasith Gunawardena as Chairman. The committee said it will focus on professional standards, digital transformation, responsible AI, cybersecurity and continuing professional development for Sri Lanka's IT sector.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board launched Edges of Sri Lanka alongside Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to promote exports and investment; the Expo will be held 18–21 June 2026 at BMICH to connect exporters with global buyers and investors. The initiative highlights strengths across agriculture, industry and digital services.
The NCE pledged full support for the EDB after the board finalised the National Export Development Plan 2025-2029, with Sri Lanka's exports rising 5.6% to $17.25bn in 2025. Council members flagged labour shortages, need for the National Single Window, SME development and market-access concerns.
Colombo Stock Exchange turnover reached Rs. 11.11 billion in the session, led by John Keells Holdings which accounted for Rs. 4.31 billion of trades. The ASPI and S&P SL20 rose, 131 stocks closed higher, with Sampath Bank, Dialog Axiata, Acme and Ceylon Land & Equity among the top positive contributors and HNB contributing Rs. 1.51 billion of turnover.
Scybers opened a new Cyber Defense Center (SOC) in Chennai to expand 24×7 managed detection and response for global clients, integrating Google SecOps, Mandiant threat intelligence and its Scyra AI platform to strengthen enterprise security operations.
99x launched Xiana, a 3D visual AI agent offering facial recognition, natural-language interaction, intelligent automation and enterprise integrations (Office 365, HRIS, SharePoint) — a kiosk version was demonstrated at a Colombo career fair.
Sri Lanka promoted Port City Colombo at an investor forum in Singapore on 27 Jan 2026, drawing about 100 senior invitees to showcase the SEZ's services-led investment opportunities and governance incentives. Officials highlighted macro stabilisation, legal reforms, and investor incentives including foreign currency freedoms and visa facilitation.
Dialog Axiata PLC launched Dialog Play, unifying Dialog Television and Dialog ViU into a single cross-screen entertainment platform offering on-demand local and global content. Existing customers will continue to access their services under the new brand with no disruption.