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Sri Lanka Stock Market (CSE)

Colombo's CSE and the All Share Price Index (ASPI) track banks, conglomerates, and consumer names in LKR. Watch CBSL policy, FX reserves, and tourism/export headlines. Key indices: CSE All Share (ASPI). Currency LKR. Dynamic local desks cover markets, politics, technology, disaster & climate, and macro catalysts.

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Tea plantation hills, Haputale
Port of Colombo harbour
Colombo sea port industrial zone
Colombo financial skyline
Mirissa beach tourism
Rubber plantation Sri Lanka
World Trade Center Colombo
Cinnamon preparation Sri Lanka
Hambantota Port
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Tea exportsTea plantation hills, HaputalePhoto: Wikimedia Commons
CountrySri Lanka (LK)
RegionAsia-Pacific
CurrencyLKR
ExchangesCSE
Impact wire6 Markets · 6 Politics · 6 Technology · 6 Disaster & climate · 5 Macro & policy · 5 Economic drivers
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Market hours

4 cash sessions are open right now.

  • Colombo13:33 local
    Open
  • Mumbai13:33 local
    Open
  • Dhaka14:03 local
    Open
  • New York04:03 local
    Closed
  • London08:03 local
    Open
  • Tokyo17:03 local
    Closed
  • Hong Kong16:03 local
    Closed
  • Shanghai16:03 local
    Closed
  • Sydney19:03 local
    Closed

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Top 5 session advances in this market view. Delayed quotes.

LOLOLC.CMLOLC HoldingsBullish
61
+1.80%LKR 432.65COCOMB.CMCommercial BankNeutral
58
+1.20%LKR 130.04AHAHPL.CMAitken Spence HotelsNeutral

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Commercial BankdemoLKR 130.04+1.20%John Keells HoldingsdemoLKR 22.60+0.90%Sampath BankdemoLKR 81.77-0.40%Hatton National BankdemoLKR 266.59+0.60%Ceylon TobaccodemoLKR 1,375.86-0.30%LOLC HoldingsdemoLKR 432.65+1.80%Nations Trust BankdemoLKR 118.59+0.50%Dialog AxiatademoLKR 11.11-0.80%Sri Lanka TelecomdemoLKR 68.64+0.20%Cargills CeylondemoLKR 412.87+0.70%Aitken Spence HotelsdemoLKR 58.64+1.10%ExpolankademoLKR 143.26-1.20%

Sri Lanka exchange desk

Official board

Local exchange parameters, six currency pairs versus majors, and best-performing stocks by selectable period.

Exchange parameters

Exchange
CSE · Colombo Stock Exchange
Benchmark
CSE All Share (ASPI)
Session
Colombo · Open · 13:33
Hours
09:30-14:30 local
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Currency
LKR

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Sri Lanka local desk

Colombo's CSE and the All Share Price Index (ASPI) track banks, conglomerates, and consumer names in LKR. Watch CBSL policy, FX reserves, and tourism/export headlines.

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  • Colombo Stock ExchangeCSE · ASPI and listed equities
  • CDS LankaCentral Depository · clearing & settlement
Central bank & policy
  • Central Bank of Sri LankaCBSL · rates, LKR, and policy
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Local financial news
  • EconomyNextSri Lanka business & markets news
  • Daily FTLocal financial daily

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Sri Lanka impact news

Markets, politics, technology, disaster & climate, macro, and economic drivers - flip stories with the arrows. Each item includes impact analysis and related stocks. Articles open in a popup or new tab.

Full news desk

Markets

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Equities, exchanges, earnings, and local banking tape.

EconomyNext · Oct 27, 5:46 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…via EconomyNext · Sri Lanka stocks open up; Capital goods lead turnover
Mostly neutralMedium impact

Asia session news often leads overnight risk.

Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sri Lanka desk, watch SLTL.CM for spillover.

Related stocksSLTL.CM.N225.HSI.SPX.IXIC

Watch themes: Asia equities · US futures

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  • EconomyNextM&A headlines reprice the target, bidder, and close comps. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Deal news usually lifts the target toward the offer price and can pressure the acquirer if investors dislike the price or dilution. Sector comps may re-rate on takeout speculation.…

    Sri Lanka’s Standard Capital triggers mandatory offer after majority stake acquisition

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC

  • London Stock ExchangeAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, OF, SRI, LANKA on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sri L…

    THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA (YV26) Bond Price and Quote

    SLTL.CMOFSRI

  • Ada Derana Biz EnglishAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch .N225, .HSI, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway.

    Bearish Sentiment Dominates Colombo Stock Market as Rs. 186.25 bn Wiped Out in a Week

    .N225.HSI.SPX

Politics

1 / 6

Elections, government, and policy that can move risk.

Island.lk · Oct 27, 12:13 AMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…via Island.lk · Sri Lanka urged to turn strategic location into economic freedom
Mixed for stocksHigh impact

Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.

Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On the Sri Lanka desk, watch SLTL.CM for spillover.

Related stocksSLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC.FTSE@CL.1

Watch themes: Indices · Rate-sensitive stocks

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  • BBCMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, BBC, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.…

    Forty Iranian sailors stranded off Sri Lanka coast rescued

    SLTL.CMBBC.SPX

  • NewsdayMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    Sri Lanka provides medical help and repatriates 40 Iranian sailors stranded in the Indian Ocean

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC

  • The HinduMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    Stranded Iranian sailors receive urgent medical assistance in Sri Lanka

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC

Technology

1 / 6

Tech, AI, digital infrastructure, and startups.

Newswire · Oct 27, 6:19 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…via Newswire · Sri Lanka must embrace technology and new global order or risk becoming insignificant: Ranil
Mostly neutralMedium impact

Asia session news often leads overnight risk.

Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sri Lanka desk, watch SLTL.CM for spillover.

Related stocksSLTL.CM.N225.HSI.SPX.IXIC

Watch themes: Asia equities · US futures

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  • DevdiscourseAI/chip headlines reprice growth leaders and suppliers. Watch SLTL.CM, NVDA, AMD, AVGO on the tape. AI and semiconductor stories often move mega-cap tech, chip designers, and equipment makers first. Broader indices follow when the names are heavyweights or when spending outlooks…

    Sri Lanka Begins UNESCO Assessment to Build an Ethical and Inclusive AI Future

    SLTL.CMNVDAAMD

  • UNESCOAI/chip headlines reprice growth leaders and suppliers. Watch SLTL.CM, RAM, NVDA, AMD on the tape. AI and semiconductor stories often move mega-cap tech, chip designers, and equipment makers first. Broader indices follow when the names are heavyweights or when spending outlooks c…

    Sri Lanka launches UNESCO’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM)

    SLTL.CMRAMNVDA

  • Cybercrime MagazineAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…

    Fighting Cybercrime in Sri Lanka: A Resilience-Driven Approach To Cybersecurity

    SLTL.CM.N225.HSI

Disaster & climate

1 / 6

Weather, outages, and disruption risks for markets.

EconomyNext · Oct 27, 4:47 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…via EconomyNext · Sri Lanka braces for heavy rains, rough seas as Cyclone Arnab strengthens
Mostly neutralHigh impact

Asia session news often leads overnight risk.

Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sri Lanka desk, watch SLTL.CM for spillover.

Related stocksSLTL.CM.N225.HSI.SPX.IXIC

Watch themes: Asia equities · US futures

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  • France 24Asia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch .N225, .HSI, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway.

    India braces for Cyclone Arnab with evacuations

    .N225.HSI.SPX

  • Down To EarthAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…

    Sri Lanka’s grid collapse has a warning for South Asia’s solar ambitions

    SLTL.CM.N225.HSI

  • U.S. Department of State (.gov)Asia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…

    Sri Lanka

    SLTL.CM.N225.HSI

Macro & policy

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Inflation, rates, FX, fiscal, and central-bank news.

Island.lk · Oct 27, 12:16 AMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…via Island.lk · Beyond recovery: Policy priorities to achieve durable growth in Sri Lanka
Mixed for stocksMedium impact

Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.

Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On the Sri Lanka desk, watch SLTL.CM for spillover.

Related stocksSLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC.FTSE@CL.1

Watch themes: Indices · Rate-sensitive stocks

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  • Ceylon Daily NewsMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch COMB.CM, HNB.CM, CTC.CM, NTB.CM on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact g…

    “Trust a National Asset”: IMF Chief Information Officer

    COMB.CMHNB.CMCTC.CM

  • EconomyNextMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch COMB.CM, SAMP.CM, HNB.CM, NTB.CM on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact…

    Sri Lanka central bank seeks panel for troubled bank resolutions

    COMB.CMSAMP.CMHNB.CM

  • The Sunday Times, Sri LankaMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    SAMHiTA project strengthens Sri Lanka-India cultural bonds

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC

Economic drivers

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Industries and sectors that contribute most to GDP and export income.

AFP.com · Oct 25, 6:03 AMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, AFP, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.…via AFP.com · Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks
Mixed for stocksMedium impact

Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.

Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On the Sri Lanka desk, watch SLTL.CM for spillover.

Related stocksSLTL.CMAFP.SPX.IXIC.FTSE

Watch themes: Indices · Rate-sensitive stocks

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  • BORGEN MagazineMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    A New Wave: How Surf Tourism is Alleviating Poverty in Sri Lanka

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC

  • Oxford EconomicsMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, F, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On…

    The Economic Impact of the Cigarette Industry in Sri Lanka

    SLTL.CMF.SPX

  • The Futurum GroupMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, FIT, NOC, .SPX on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On…

    FIT Builds Sri Lanka's Most Advanced Renewable Energy NOC

    SLTL.CMFITNOC

Live wire

More headlines impacting Sri Lanka

  • Newswire · Oct 27, 6:19 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…

    Sri Lanka must embrace technology and new global order or risk becoming insignificant: Ranil

    SLTL.CM.N225.HSI.SPX

  • France 24 · Oct 27, 6:06 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch .N225, .HSI, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway.

    India braces for Cyclone Arnab with evacuations

    .N225.HSI.SPX.IXIC

  • EconomyNext · Oct 27, 5:46 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…

    Sri Lanka stocks open up; Capital goods lead turnover

    SLTL.CM.N225.HSI.SPX

  • EconomyNext · Oct 27, 4:47 AMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, .N225, .HSI, .SPX on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sr…

    Sri Lanka braces for heavy rains, rough seas as Cyclone Arnab strengthens

    SLTL.CM.N225.HSI.SPX

  • EconomyNext · Oct 27, 4:34 AMM&A headlines reprice the target, bidder, and close comps. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Deal news usually lifts the target toward the offer price and can pressure the acquirer if investors dislike the price or dilution. Sector comps may re-rate on takeout speculation.…

    Sri Lanka’s Standard Capital triggers mandatory offer after majority stake acquisition

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC

  • Island.lk · Oct 27, 12:16 AMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    Beyond recovery: Policy priorities to achieve durable growth in Sri Lanka

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC.FTSE

  • Island.lk · Oct 27, 12:13 AMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    Sri Lanka urged to turn strategic location into economic freedom

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC.FTSE

  • London Stock Exchange · Oct 26, 11:09 PMAsia session news often leads overnight risk. Watch SLTL.CM, OF, SRI, LANKA on the tape. Tokyo/HK/China headlines can set the overnight tape. US futures and ADR names often catch up at the New York open - related quotes help show whether the move is already underway. On the Sri L…

    THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA (YV26) Bond Price and Quote

    SLTL.CMOFSRILANKA

  • BBC · Oct 26, 3:47 AMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, BBC, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.…

    Forty Iranian sailors stranded off Sri Lanka coast rescued

    SLTL.CMBBC.SPX.IXIC

  • Ceylon Daily News · Oct 25, 7:47 PMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch COMB.CM, HNB.CM, CTC.CM, NTB.CM on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact g…

    “Trust a National Asset”: IMF Chief Information Officer

    COMB.CMHNB.CMCTC.CMNTB.CM

  • EconomyNext · Oct 25, 5:58 PMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch COMB.CM, SAMP.CM, HNB.CM, NTB.CM on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact…

    Sri Lanka central bank seeks panel for troubled bank resolutions

    COMB.CMSAMP.CMHNB.CMNTB.CM

  • Newsday · Oct 25, 2:42 PMMacro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch SLTL.CM, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge…

    Sri Lanka provides medical help and repatriates 40 Iranian sailors stranded in the Indian Ocean

    SLTL.CM.SPX.IXIC.FTSE

Impacting data & catalysts

Macro, geopolitics, disasters, tech, and earnings that can spill into Sri Lanka risk. Local where tagged, plus high-relevance worldwide prints.

Full calendar

Macro / policy

Intraday macro data / speech risk window

Tue, Oct 27

Hawkish surprises usually lift yields and pressure growth stocks; dovish tones often support the Nasdaq complex.

Tech release

Major smartphone / AI device launch window

Wed, Oct 28

Strong attach rates for AI features tend to support the OEM and semiconductor suppliers; weak demand talk can reverse that quickly.

Disaster / disruption

Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch

Thu, Oct 29

Longer transit times usually pressure logistics margins and some retailers; tanker and freight names may firm.

Geopolitical risk

Trade / export-control policy checkpoint

Wed, Nov 4

Tighter export limits usually weigh on chip designers and toolmakers; defense names can see an offsetting bid.

Macro / policy

  • Tue, Oct 27Intraday macro data / speech risk window
  • Tue, Nov 10Central bank decision window (G3)

Geopolitical risk

  • Wed, Nov 4Trade / export-control policy checkpoint

Disaster / disruption

  • Thu, Oct 29Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch

Tech release

  • Wed, Oct 28Major smartphone / AI device launch window
  • Fri, Nov 6Autonomous / EV software update cycle
Tue, Oct 27, 2026Macro / policyhigh impact

Intraday macro data / speech risk window

Same-day Fed speak, flash PMIs, or surprise data can swing rates and the equity complex before the close.

Impact analysisMixed

Hawkish surprises usually lift yields and pressure growth stocks; dovish tones often support the Nasdaq complex.

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Wed, Oct 28, 2026Tech releasemedium impact

Major smartphone / AI device launch window

Hardware and AI-assistant unveilings can move the lead OEM, key suppliers, and competing platform names.

Impact analysisPositive

Strong attach rates for AI features tend to support the OEM and semiconductor suppliers; weak demand talk can reverse that quickly.

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Global

Open related news
Thu, Oct 29, 2026Disaster / disruptionmedium impact

Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch

Red Sea / canal rerouting risk can lift freight rates and delay inventory for retailers and industrials.

Impact analysisNegative

Longer transit times usually pressure logistics margins and some retailers; tanker and freight names may firm.

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Global

Open related news
Wed, Nov 4, 2026Geopolitical risk

Trade / export-control policy checkpoint

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Sri Lanka country info

Key financial and economic indicators at a glance.

Population
22 million
GDP (2024)
$84 billion
Economic growth
5.0% (2024 est., recovery phase)
National debt
LKR 24 trillion
Debt-to-GDP ratio
103%
Inflation rate
1.7%
Key interest rate
8.00% (SDFR)
Credit rating
Ca / SD (Moody's / S&P) - in restructuring
Central bank
Central Bank of Sri Lanka
President & Minister of Finance
Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Next election due
Presidential election held 2024 - next presidential poll ~2029 (~3 years)

Leading banks

  • Commercial Bank of Ceylon↗
  • Hatton National Bank↗
  • Sampath Bank↗
  • Bank of Ceylon↗
  • People's Bank↗

Market holidays

Upcoming sessions when the main equity market is typically closed.

  • Poya (full moon) - exchange closedMonthly Poya days
  • Christmas Day25 Dec 2026
  • Independence Day4 Feb 2026

Economy by sector

Main areas contributing to Sri Lanka's GDP (2024), with best-performing related stocks this session.

  • Services58%
  • Industry26.4%
  • Agriculture8%
  • Taxes & subsidies7.6%
  • 01Services
    58%

    58% of shown composition

    Tourism, IT/BPO, ports, and financial services.

    Best performing

    • 1LOLC.CMLOLC Holdings+1.80%
    • 2COMB.CMCommercial Bank+1.20%

Financial opportunities in Sri Lanka

Investment themes, emerging sectors, and government-backed projects shaping the market.

Investment areas & markets

  • Tourism & hospitality

    Post-crisis recovery with heritage, beach, and eco-tourism corridors across the southern and central provinces.

  • IT/BPO services

    Growing software development and business process outsourcing sector in Colombo and Kandy, serving global clients.

  • Apparel & textiles

    Sri Lanka's ethical manufacturing reputation supports premium garment exports to the US and EU.

Emerging investment markets

  • Renewable energy

    Wind farms in Mannar and solar projects aim to reach 70% renewable electricity by 2030.

  • Port & logistics

    Colombo Port and Hambantota International Port position Sri Lanka as an Indian Ocean transshipment hub.

  • Agriculture modernization

    Tea, spices, and rubber with value-added processing and organic certification for premium export pricing.

Government projects

  • IMF Extended Fund Facility

    $3 billion program supporting fiscal reform, debt restructuring, and governance improvements.

  • Colombo Port City

    Reclaimed-land financial and commercial district targeting offshore banking, fintech, and regional HQ tenants.

  • Renewable energy transition

    Government target of 70% renewable power by 2030 with wind, solar, and mini-hydro investments.

Financial regulations & law

Official regulators, market rules, restricted areas, and key legislation for Sri Lanka · Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) / Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Financial regulations

Primary regulators and supervisory frameworks.

  • SEC Sri Lanka

    Capital markets regulator for listings, intermediaries, and market conduct.

  • Central Bank of Sri Lanka

    Monetary policy, FX, and banking supervision.

  • CSE market regulations

    Exchange-level trading, clearing, and broker membership rules.

Market rules

Exchange listing, trading, and disclosure rules.

  • CSE Listing Rules

    Admission criteria, continuing disclosure, and corporate governance for CSE issuers.

  • Broker & CDS rules

    Stockbroker conduct and Central Depository System settlement practices.

Prohibited & restricted areas

FDI limits, sanctions, and activities investors cannot freely pursue.

  • FX & capital controls (as applicable)

    Certain outward remittances and FX conversions remain subject to CBSL directions.

  • Insider dealing & market manipulation

    Trading on unpublished price-sensitive information and abusive trading practices are prohibited.

  • Restricted foreign ownership sectors

    Some land and strategic sectors have foreign ownership limits under BOI / exchange control rules.

Important legislation

Key finance, securities, and economic statutes.

How the Sri Lanka market works

A short primer for researching this hub on StockWatch.

Market overview

Sri Lanka's equity market centers on the Colombo Stock Exchange and the All Share Price Index (ASPI). Banks, diversified conglomerates, and consumer names dominate local trading in LKR, while the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) sets the policy backdrop for rates, reserves, and FX.

Exchanges & session

CSE cash equities trade on Colombo time. Liquidity is thinner than major Asia hubs, so official CSE boards and CBSL releases matter as much as any delayed index print. Use StockWatch for orientation, then confirm levels on cse.lk before acting.

What traders watch

  • CBSL policy, inflation, and LKR / reserve headlines
  • ASPI breadth and banking / conglomerate leadership
  • Tourism, remittances, and export earnings data
  • IMF program milestones and sovereign credit news

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+1.10%LKR 58.64
JKJKH.CMJohn Keells HoldingsNeutral
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+0.90%LKR 22.60
CACARG.CMCargills CeylonNeutral
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+0.70%LKR 412.87

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EXEXPO.CMExpolankaNeutral
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-1.20%LKR 143.26DIDIAL.CMDialog AxiataNeutral
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-0.80%LKR 11.11SASAMP.CMSampath BankNeutral
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-0.40%LKR 81.77CTCTC.CMCeylon TobaccoNeutral
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-0.30%LKR 1,375.86SLSLTL.CMSri Lanka TelecomNeutral
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+0.20%LKR 68.64

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Best performing stocks

Top Sri Lanka names by selected lookback · delayed or demo when the local feed is thin.

  1. 1LOLCLOLC Holdings
    +1.80%LKR 432.65 · demo
  2. 2COMBCommercial Bank
    +1.20%LKR 130.04 · demo
  3. 3AHPLAitken Spence Hotels
    +1.10%LKR 58.64 · demo
  4. 4JKHJohn Keells Holdings
    +0.90%LKR 22.60 · demo
  5. 5CARGCargills Ceylon
    +0.70%LKR 412.87 · demo
  • Sinhala & Tamil New Year13–14 Apr 2026
    • 3
    AHPL.CMAitken Spence Hotels
    +1.10%
  • 02Industry
    26.4%

    26% of shown composition

    Apparel, tea, rubber, and construction.

    Best performing

    • 1JKH.CMJohn Keells Holdings+0.90%
    • 2CARG.CMCargills Ceylon+0.70%
    • 3CTC.CMCeylon Tobacco-0.30%
  • 03Agriculture
    8%

    8% of shown composition

    Tea, rubber, coconut, and spices.

    Best performing

    • 1AHPL.CMAitken Spence Hotels+1.10%
    • 2JKH.CMJohn Keells Holdings+0.90%
    • 3CARG.CMCargills Ceylon+0.70%
  • 04Taxes & subsidies
    7.6%

    8% of shown composition

    Fiscal residual - not an equity screen on this desk.

    • Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act

      Primary statute establishing SEC powers over the capital market.

    • Companies Act No. 07 of 2007

      Company incorporation, accounts, and director duties for listed issuers.

    • Banking Act & Monetary Law Act

      Banking licensing and CBSL monetary framework.

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