Banking Stocks Command a Third of Colombo Turnover, Led by Sampath Bank
Banking counters made up 34% of CSE turnover, with Sampath Bank alone at about 25% of LKR 1.43 billion traded.
Stock Market
Fixed Income & Bonds
Foreign Holdings of Sri Lankan Government Securities Fall 4.45% in a Week
Foreign holdings of Sri Lankan government securities fell 4.45% to LKR 196.9 billion, a second weekly drop and 7.7% below the mid-September peak.
- October 2, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Selling in John Keells Outweighs Entire Net Outflow from Colombo Bourse
Foreign investors sold a net LKR 111.2 million of John Keells shares, more than the market's LKR 94.2 million net outflow, CSE data.
- October 2, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
ASPI Snaps Five-Day Losing Run as Yields Hold Steady and Rupee Edges Firmer
The ASPI rose 68 points to end a five-day slide, while Treasury yields held steady and the rupee firmed to LKR 330.70 per.
- October 2, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Selling of Colombo Shares Eases in September, but Outflow This Year Tops LKR 57 Billion
Net foreign selling of Colombo shares was LKR 1.55Bn in September, well below the year's pace, but the 2026 outflow stands at LKR.
- October 1, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Lower as Policy Rate Holds at 8.75%
ASPI slipped 0.02% to 20,813 as CBSL held the policy rate at 8.75%. Turnover hit LKR 1.55Bn, T-bill yields rose and LKR held.
- October 1, 2026
Stock Market
Colombo Bourse Turnover Falls Below LKR 600 Million as ASPI Extends Slide
CSE turnover fell to LKR 596 million, roughly 60% below the monthly average, as the ASPI slipped 0.44%.
- September 29, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Market Slips on Thin Trading as Bond Yields Edge Higher
ASPI slipped 0.44% on thin turnover while bond yields rose ahead of the CBSL policy decision. Full market snapshot.
- September 29, 2026
Stock Market
Foreign Net Selling Concentrated in NDB as Market Outflow Reaches Rs. 193 Million
Foreign investors sold a net Rs. 193 million on the CSE, with NDB accounting for Rs. 196 million. See the flows in year-to-date.
- September 28, 2026
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Lower as Trading Falls Well Below Monthly Average
ASPI slipped 0.14% to 21,037 on turnover of Rs. 815 million, well below average. See foreign flows, bond yields and the rupee.
- September 28, 2026