Daily Market Snapshot — July 31, 2026
Equity turnover surged past monthly averages even as indices dipped, while government bond yields steepened at the long end and the rupee firmed
Daily Market Snapshot
Treasury Market
Foreign Holdings of Government Securities Extend Rising Streak
Foreign holdings of Sri Lankan government securities rose 3.30% week-on-week, extending a seven-week uptrend to LKR 182.4 billion.
Fixed Income & Bonds
Long-Tenor Bond Yields Climb as Much as 35 Basis Points Over the Week
Sri Lanka's 10-year and 13-year bond yields rose up to 35bps this week as short-end rates held steady and liquidity tightened.
Stock Market
Foreign Investors Return as Net Buyers, but Single Counter Drives the Inflow
CSE foreign flows turned positive at LKR 955Mn, but one counter drove the inflow. YTD foreign outflows remain at LKR 36.3Bn.
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Surges Past Monthly Average Even as Index Slips
CSE turnover hit LKR 4.3Bn, 150% above the monthly average, even as the ASPI and S&P SL20 closed marginally lower.
Finance
Sampath Bank SME Business Circle Held in Jaffna
Sampath Bank SME Business Circle brought together entrepreneurs and business leaders in Jaffna to explore strategies for sustainable growth, innovation and long-term business
Business
Sri Lanka 100 2026 Brands Reach Record Rs652bn
Sri Lanka 100 2026 recorded a milestone year as the country’s 100 most valuable brands reached a combined brand value of Rs.652 billion,
Finance
Seylan Bank June Quarter Profit Rises 16.3%
Seylan Bank June quarter profit increased 16.3% year-on-year to Rs. 3.21 billion, supported by stronger operating income, higher net interest earnings and continued
Manufacturing
FINEX Facial Tissue Canister Debuts in Sri Lanka
FINEX Facial Tissue Canister made its official debut at Hotel Show Colombo 2026, introducing what the company describes as Sri Lanka’s first locally
Business
Greaves Ampere Sri Lanka Debuts with Softlogic Partnership
Greaves Ampere Sri Lanka is set to accelerate the country’s electric mobility journey after Softlogic Automobiles secured the exclusive distribution rights for one