The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka concluded its trading session on Tuesday with a relatively stable performance, showing notable interest in companies such as John Keells Holdings, Hayleys, and Colombo Dockyard, according to data from its site. The All Share Price Index experienced a marginal increase of 0.03 percent, equivalent to a rise of 7.07 points, closing at 23,960.16. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 saw a slight uptick of 0.1 percent, or 9.25 points, ending the day at 6,672.
John Keells Holdings, Hayleys PLC, and Colombo Dockyard were the primary contributors to the positive movement of the ASPI, contributing Rs.22.7, Rs.240.5, and Rs.152, respectively. The market recorded a total turnover of 5.2 billion rupees, with a substantial portion, 1.6 billion rupees, attributed to Capital Goods.
Nations Trust Bank announced its intention to seek shareholder approval for a 15 billion rupee debenture issue at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for February 23. The bank’s stock saw a slight decline, closing down by 25 cents at 348.75 rupees.
Ceylon Cold Stores released its interim financial report for the December 2025 quarter, revealing a 22 percent year-on-year increase in profits. The company declared a third interim dividend of 1.478 rupees for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The stock gained 2.50 rupees, closing at 116 rupees.
Keells Food Products reported a significant profit increase of 66 percent, amounting to 84.4 billion rupees for December 2025, compared to 50.9 billion rupees in 2024. The stock rose by 5.25 rupees, ending at 175.25 rupees.
Conversely, Colombo City Holdings reported a substantial loss of 142 percent, amounting to 81.8 billion rupees compared to 2024. The stock decreased by 2.75 rupees, closing at 141.75 rupees.
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) announced a dividend per share of 1 rupee, with the stock closing down by 20 cents at 70 rupees.
Tess Agro PLC revealed plans to issue and list 250,000 unsecured debentures at a price of 100 rupees each, along with 100,000 warrants (40 warrants per debenture). The stock experienced an increase of 30 cents, closing at 2.20 rupees.
(Colombo/Jan27/2026)
