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Sri Lanka’s Stock Market at a Crossroads: Can the Colombo Bourse Recover in 2026?
Colombo, October 13, 2026 – Sri Lanka’s stock market is approaching a critical point as falling share prices, sustained foreign selling and mounting pressure on corporate earnings challenge investor confidence. Although the country’s economy has returned to its pre-crisis level and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) remains substantially larger in rupee terms than it was in…
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Colombo Stock Exchange Sees Marginal Dip on October 12, 2026, Net Foreign Inflow Recorded Amidst Mixed Global Trends
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 12 October 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a slight downturn today, Monday, October 12, 2026, with both benchmark indices closing in negative territory. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P Sri Lanka 20 (S&P SL20) registered marginal declines, reflecting a cautious trading sentiment. Despite the overall…
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STANDARD CAPITAL PLC Bolsters Corporate Governance with Key Board Committee Reconstitution
Colombo, 12 October 2026 – STANDARD CAPITAL PLC, a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has announced significant changes to the composition of its key Board Sub-Committees, effective 9th October 2026. This strategic reconstitution aims to further strengthen the company’s corporate governance framework and ensure full compliance with the stringent Listing Rules…
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Standard Capital PLC Appoints Sivaraman Karunamoorthy as Independent Non-Executive Director
COLOMBO, 12 October 2026 – Standard Capital PLC, a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has announced the appointment of Mr. Sivaraman Karunamoorthy as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors. The appointment, effective from 9th October 2026, was made following a Special Board Meeting held on the same date.…
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Standard Capital PLC Discloses Non-Compliance with Key CSE Corporate Governance Rules
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 12 October 2026 – Standard Capital PLC (CSE: SCAP) has publicly announced its failure to comply with several critical Corporate Governance requirements mandated by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules. The disclosure, made on 9th October 2026, details significant discrepancies in its Board and committee compositions, along with issues concerning…
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Sri Lanka’s Economy Navigates Mixed Currents: CBSL’s Weekly Snapshot to October 9, 2026
Colombo, 09 October 2026 – Sri Lanka’s economic landscape presented a nuanced picture for the week ending October 09, 2026, as detailed in the latest “Weekly Economic Indicators” report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). While the private sector demonstrated robust credit growth and foreign investor confidence in government securities saw an…
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Colombo Stock Exchange Sees Modest Gains Amidst Continued Foreign Outflow on October 09, 2026
Colombo, 09 October 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) demonstrated a positive uptick today, Friday, 09 October 2026, with both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index registering modest gains. This performance comes amidst a backdrop of persistent net foreign outflows, highlighting a dynamic trading day in the…
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CBSL Injects Rs. 45.5 Billion via Overnight Repo; Short-Term Auction Sees No Bids
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 09 October 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today conducted its Open Market Operations (OMO), injecting a significant Rs. 45.5 billion into the financial system through an overnight reverse repo auction. However, a separate short-term repo auction, offering liquidity for seven days, surprisingly received no bids, reflecting specific…
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Sri Lanka’s Daily Price Report: Mixed Trends as Vegetable Prices Decline, Lime and Fish See Uptick on October 9, 2026
Colombo, Sri Lanka – October 09, 2026 – The latest Daily Price Report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for October 9, 2026, reveals a dynamic landscape across key commodity markets. While several essential vegetables experienced notable price declines due to improved supply, consumers observed an increase in prices for commodities such…
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Colombo Stock Exchange: ASPI Dips as Turnover Nearly Doubles in Week Ending October 9, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – October 9, 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded the week ending October 9, 2026, with a mixed performance, witnessing a decline in its key indices despite a significant surge in overall market turnover. The weekly report released by the CSE highlights a notable increase in trading activity, with total…
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Lee Hedges PLC Announces Director Retirement Following Unanimous Shareholder Vote
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 09 October 2026 – Lee Hedges PLC (CSE: LHCL) today confirmed a significant change in its Board of Directors, announcing the retirement of Ms. Veronica Vasuki Vamathevan, a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. This development follows a unanimous decision by the company’s shareholders at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 21st September…
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Millennium Housing Developers PLC Faces CSE Enforcement Action Over Listing Rule Non-Compliance
Colombo, 09 October 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has taken enforcement action against Millennium Housing Developers PLC (MHSL) for failing to comply with several key provisions of its Listing Rules. The action, announced yesterday, 08 October 2026, involves the issuance of a formal Letter of Warning to the real estate developer. According to…
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Millennium Housing Developers PLC Penalized by CSE for Listing Rule Non-Compliance
COLOMBO, 09 October 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced a significant enforcement action against Millennium Housing Developers PLC, a prominent entity in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector. The action, taken under the stringent Rule 9.8.6 (A) (ii) of the CSE Listing Rules, comes after the company failed to address and rectify identified…
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Exterminators PLC Targets October 31st for FY 2025/26 Annual Report Submission to CSE
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 09 October 2026 – Exterminators PLC (CSE: EXPO), a prominent player on the Colombo Stock Exchange, has officially informed the market that it expects to submit its Annual Report, including audited financial statements, for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 on or before 31 October 2026. The announcement was made…
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Sri Lanka’s Economy on 08 October 2026: CBSL Releases Latest Daily Indicators
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 09 October 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its comprehensive “Daily Economic Indicators” report for 08 October 2026, offering a crucial snapshot of the nation’s financial health and key market movements. The report, a vital resource for investors, businesses, and policymakers, provides up-to-date data on inflation,…
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Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC Announces Significant Board and Leadership Changes
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 08 October 2026 – Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC (CSE: BDI) today informed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) of a series of pivotal changes within its directorate, including leadership transitions and the comprehensive reconstitution of its key Board Subcommittees. These significant corporate governance updates, approved by the Board of Directors via…
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BLUE DIAMONDS JEWELLERY WORLDWIDE PLC Appoints R. J. A. M. S. Arshan as Acting CEO Amidst Board Restructuring
Colombo, 08 October 2026 – Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC, a prominent entity listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), today announced significant changes to its directorate and key leadership positions, including the appointment of Mr. R. J. A. M. S. Arshan as the company’s Acting Chief Executive Officer. The changes, approved by the Board…
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Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC Announces Major Leadership Reshuffle: Andrew Resigns, Arshan Appointed Acting CEO Amidst Directorate Changes
Colombo, 08 October 2026 – Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC (BDJW), a prominent name in the Sri Lankan jewellery sector, has announced significant changes to its leadership and board committee structures. The company, through a filing with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today, revealed the resignation of Mr. Lee Tze Wee Andrew from multiple key…
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Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC Announces Major Board Restructuring and New Acting CEO
Colombo, 08 October 2026 – Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC (BDJW) has announced significant changes to its directorate, including key resignations, the appointment of a new Acting Chief Executive Officer, and a comprehensive reconstitution of its board committees. These developments, approved by the Board of Directors via circular resolution on 7th October 2026, mark a…
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STANDARD CAPITAL PLC Reconfigures Board, Prioritizes Compliance with CSE Listing Rules
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 08 October 2026 – STANDARD CAPITAL PLC has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors and Board Committee compositions, effective 07 October 2026. The corporate update, communicated via the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), details the reclassification of two directors and outlines the subsequent implications for the company’s compliance with CSE…
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CBSL Concludes Open Market Operations on October 8: Key Insights into Sri Lanka’s Money Market Liquidity
Colombo, October 8, 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today concluded its routine Open Market Operations (OMOs) for October 8, 2026, providing crucial insights into the nation’s financial system liquidity and short-term interest rate dynamics. These operations are a vital tool for the CBSL’s Market Operations Department in managing the money supply…
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Mixed Price Trends Emerge in Sri Lankan Markets on October 8th: CBSL Report Highlights Vegetable Increases, Fish Declines
COLOMBO, 08 October 2026 – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today issued its Daily Price Report for 08 October 2026, providing a crucial overview of commodity price movements across the island’s vital markets. The report reveals a day of notable fluctuations, with increases observed in certain vegetable prices, while fish, green chilli, and…
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CSE Sees Significant Downturn on October 8, 2026: ASPI Dips Over 1.3%
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 08 October 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a notable decline on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with both key indices, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index, closing in negative territory. The market recorded a total turnover exceeding Rs. 2.74 billion amidst a…
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Maharaja Foods PLC Directors Disclose Share Purchase by GTV Global Holdings
Colombo, 08 October 2026 – Maharaja Foods PLC (CSE: MFPE) has formally informed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) regarding a significant share transaction involving its directors and GTV Global Holdings Pvt Ltd. The announcement, made pursuant to Section 7.8 of the CSE Listing Rules, provides crucial insights into recent dealings in company shares. The disclosure,…
Daily Stock Market Update
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Colombo Stock Exchange Sees Marginal Dip on October 12, 2026, Net Foreign Inflow Recorded Amidst Mixed Global Trends
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 12 October 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a slight downturn today, Monday, October 12, 2026, with both benchmark indices closing in negative territory. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P Sri Lanka 20 (S&P SL20) registered marginal declines, reflecting a cautious trading sentiment. Despite the overall…
Weekly Tea Market Update
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Sri Lanka Tea Auction Sees Fair Demand Amidst Varied Performances in October 6 & 7 Sales
COLOMBO – 07 October 2026 – The Sri Lankan tea market concluded its Sale No. 39 for the 06th and 07th of October 2026 with overall fair demand, as detailed in the latest weekly market report issued by Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers (Pvt) Ltd. The auction witnessed a total offering of 5.15 million kilograms,…
Vegetable Market
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Sri Lanka’s Daily Price Report: Mixed Trends as Vegetable Prices Decline, Lime and Fish See Uptick on October 9, 2026
Colombo, Sri Lanka – October 09, 2026 – The latest Daily Price Report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for October 9, 2026, reveals a dynamic landscape across key commodity markets. While several essential vegetables experienced notable price declines due to improved supply, consumers observed an increase in prices for commodities such…
Economic Update
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Sri Lanka’s Economy Navigates Mixed Currents: CBSL’s Weekly Snapshot to October 9, 2026
Colombo, 09 October 2026 – Sri Lanka’s economic landscape presented a nuanced picture for the week ending October 09, 2026, as detailed in the latest “Weekly Economic Indicators” report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). While the private sector demonstrated robust credit growth and foreign investor confidence in government securities saw an…
Inflation
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Sri Lanka’s Headline Inflation Holds Steady at 8.0% in September 2026, Core Inflation Accelerates
Colombo, 30 September 2026 – Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, remained unchanged at 8.0% in September 2026, mirroring the figure recorded in August 2026. This stability in headline inflation comes amidst an uptick in food inflation and an acceleration in core inflation,…
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