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Market Insights 03/03/2026

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MORNING NEWS BRIEF 04th MARCH 2026

Company, Industry & Market News

🎙 LB Finance Achieves ‘A+’ Rating from Lanka Rating Agency, Reflecting Strong Asset Quality and Financial Resilience

LB Finance PLC was awarded an ‘A+’ credit rating with a Stable outlook by Lanka Rating Agency, reflecting its strong credit fundamentals, superior asset quality, and robust capital position. The company reported strong profits, low NPL ratios, and high capital adequacy, demonstrating disciplined risk management and financial resilience. Continued growth, including the acquisition of Associated Motor Finance, underscores LB Finance’s market leadership and focus on sustainable expansion in Sri Lanka.

https://www.themorning.lk/articles/KvetXVDqF9msufzW1smu

🎙 Tech giant HP sees AI and SMEs as key to unlocking SL’s digital potential

HP Inc. is positioning itself at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s digital economy by focusing on AI-enabled PCs and the SME sector, where PC penetration remains below 20 percent. The company sees growth opportunities in education, remote work, and micro-entrepreneur productivity, with AI PCs already accounting for 25% of its sales. Sri Lanka, as a fast-growing emerging market, serves as a strategic test bed for HP to drive innovation and capture future global growth.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...to-unlocking-SLs-digital-potential/273-334364

🎙 Seylan Bank energises MSMEs with Rs.1.2bn loan disbursement

Seylan Bank PLC successfully achieved full disbursement of Rs. 1.2 billion under the government-backed Seylan Atha Hitha loan programme in 2025, supporting 90 MSMEs across key sectors. The scheme offers affordable financing of up to Rs. 25 million at 5% interest, with tailored terms for working capital, long-term investments, and dedicated support for women-led enterprises. By enabling accessible funding and promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, Seylan Bank strengthens MSMEs’ role in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and sustainable growth.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...Es-with-Rs-1-2bn-loan-disbursement/273-334359

🎙 Oil prices extend gains on Middle East tensions

Oil prices surged on rising Middle East tensions, with Brent crude reaching $79.80 and WTI $72.85 per barrel, following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threats to attack vessels attempting transit. The move comes after coordinated US-Israel airstrikes on Iran, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. While experts consider a prolonged shutdown unlikely, they warn that sustained closure could push oil prices into triple digits.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Oil-prices-extend-gains-on-Middle-East-tensions/44-789041

Economic and Government Updates

🎙 President assures no fuel shortage amid chronic capacity crunch, details Rs. 30 b fix

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Parliament that Sri Lanka currently has sufficient fuel stocks, detailing diesel, petrol, aviation fuel, and crude oil availability, along with an incoming tanker schedule to maintain uninterrupted supply amid Middle East tensions. The Government outlined ongoing and planned infrastructure investments, including storage expansions, pipeline upgrades, and refinery capacity enhancements, totaling around Rs. 30 billion, to strengthen energy security.

https://www.ft.lk/top-story/Preside...capacity-crunch-details-Rs-30-b-fix/26-789040

🎙 External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

Sri Lanka’s total outstanding Government external debt rose to $37.66 billion by end-December 2025, while total public debt stood at $103.6 billion, with domestic debt at $62.7 billion and external debt at $37.7 billion. Multilateral, commercial, and bilateral creditors make up 38%, 34%, and 28% of external debt, respectively, with around 75% at fixed interest rates.

https://www.ft.lk/business/External-debt-rises-in-4Q-to-37-7-b-by-end-2025/34-789036

🎙 External account surplus widens to $ 369.7 m in Jan., up 271% YoY

Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a surplus of $369.7 million in January 2026, more than tripling from a year earlier, driven by strong export growth and a 31% increase in workers’ remittances, while the merchandise trade deficit narrowed. Services inflows, including tourism, rose modestly, though outflows and overseas travel spending increased, and foreign investments showed mixed flows between Government securities and the Colombo Stock Exchange.

https://www.ft.lk/business/External-account-surplus-widens-to-369-7-m-in-Jan-up-271-YoY/34-789035

🎙 Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly arrivals in February

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry set a new record in February 2026, welcoming 279,328 visitors—a 16.3% YoY increase—driven by the ICC T20 World Cup and strong arrivals from India, the UK, and Russia. The year-to-date total reached 556,655 visitors, reflecting continued recovery and diversification across key Asian and European source markets. However, industry stakeholders caution that March arrivals could face disruptions due to escalating Middle East tensions affecting air travel.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lanka-records-highest-ever-monthly-arrivals-in-February/44-789047

Global News

🎙 South Korea’s Kospi plunges 7% amid selloff in the region as Middle East war escalates
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/asia-markets-hang-seng-index-kospi-nikkei-225.html

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NESTOR STOCK BROKERS
MORNING NEWS BRIEF 05th MARCH 2026

Company, Industry & Market News

🎙 Seylan Bank introduces Online Interest and Part Payment Facility for Gold Loans and Pawning

Seylan Bank PLC has launched an Online Interest and Part Payment Facility for its Gold Loans and Pawning, allowing customers to settle interest and make partial repayments digitally anytime, without visiting a branch. This initiative enhances convenience, flexibility, and control over loan repayments while maintaining fast service, competitive amounts, and attractive interest rates.

https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/sey...-payment-facility-for-gold-loans-and-pawning/

🎙 Sanjay Kulatunga appointed to WindForce Board

WindForce PLC has appointed Sanjay Kulatunga as an Independent, Non-Executive Director effective 3rd March 2026, following Dilshan Hettiaratchi’s resignation. Kulatunga, CEO and Co-Founder of LYNEAR Wealth Management, brings extensive experience in financial services and export-oriented industries, enhancing the company’s governance, strategic oversight, and long-term decision-making.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...tunga-appointed-to-WindForce-Board/273-334450

Economic and Government Updates

🎙 President reviews economic risks and safety measures amid Middle East conflict

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held high-level meetings to review the economic and social impact of the Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka. Officials discussed potential disruptions to fuel and gas supplies, inflation, exports, tourism, and food security, while emphasizing the safety of Sri Lankan migrant workers and tourists

https://www.ft.lk/top-story/Preside...capacity-crunch-details-Rs-30-b-fix/26-789040

🎙 Expert panel diagnoses why SL misses FDI

Sri Lanka’s weak FDI is due to both policy gaps and the private sector’s low returns, with only a few companies consistently earning above their cost of capital. Experts say tax incentives alone are insufficient; a full ecosystem of skilled labour, trade infrastructure, connectivity, and strong institutions is needed to attract investors. Opportunities exist in tourism, technology services, regional manufacturing with India, and Chinese partnerships, but improving corporate performance and trade policy is essential for sustained investment.

https://www.ft.lk/top-story/Expert-panel-diagnoses-why-SL-misses-FDI/26-789140

🎙 ME conflict: External sector-gains threatened

The ongoing Middle East conflict could reverse Sri Lanka’s recent trade gains and put pressure on its limited foreign reserves due to rising global oil prices, which increase the fuel import bill. While the country’s trade deficit narrowed in January and reserves reached $6.8 billion, sustained high oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty may widen the deficit, reduce export demand, and constrain foreign exchange inflows.

https://www.ft.lk/business/External-account-surplus-widens-to-369-7-m-in-Jan-up-271-YoY/34-789035

🎙 Gulf crisis brings patchwork of opportunities and risks for SL businesses

Sri Lanka’s corporate sector faces a mix of opportunities and risks due to the March 2026 Middle East conflict, which has disrupted energy markets, shipping routes, and remittance flows, according to First Capital Research. Shipping disruptions are creating short-term winners, boosting traffic through the Port of Colombo and benefiting logistics and marine fuel providers like John Keells Holdings PLC and Hayleys PLC, while energy distributors such as Lanka IOC PLC and Laugfs Gas PLC may see temporary revenue gains from higher global crude prices.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...nities-and-risks-for-SL-businesses/273-334459

🎙 Ceylon Tea prices decline YoY in February

Sri Lanka’s national tea auction average fell to Rs.1,152.11/kg (US$ 3.72) in February 2026, down from January, driven by weaker medium and low grown tea prices despite gains in the high grown category. High grown teas showed month-on-month and year-on-year increases, reflecting strong demand for quality orthodox teas, while medium grown teas declined moderately and low grown teas, which make up the bulk of production, saw the steepest drop.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lanka-records-highest-ever-monthly-arrivals-in-February/44-789047

🎙 Sri Lanka to lose US $ 15 million tourism revenue per week due to airspace closures in Middle East

Sri Lanka’s tourism faces disruption as most Western tourists travel via Middle Eastern hubs, and the recent conflict has left around 10,000 tourists stranded, with a one-week airspace closure potentially costing US$ 15 million in revenue. Airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, Flydubai, and Etihad are heavily affected, though arrivals from India remain steady.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/ma...o-airspace-closures-in-Middle-East/346-334383

Global News

🎙 South Korea’s Kospi sinks over 12% to clock its worst day as Iran conflict fuels risk-off sentiment
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/04/asia-markets-hang-seng-index-kospi-nikkei-225.html

🎙 Japan, US aim to add nuclear power project to $550 billion investment package, sources say
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/exc...o-550-billion-investment-package-sources-say/


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Market Insights 10/03/2026

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MORNING NEWS BRIEF 11th MARCH 2026

Company, Industry & Market News

🎙 Aliya Beer expands to global markets

DCSL Breweries Lanka Ltd. has launched Aliya Beer internationally after its successful reception in Sri Lanka.
The beer, available in Strong and Lager variants, aims to promote Sri Lanka’s heritage and authentic taste to global consumers.This expansion supports the company’s strategy to build brand awareness in key export markets alongside brands like Heineken and Tiger Beer.

https://www.ft.lk/business/Aliya-Beer-expands-to-global-markets/34-789388

🎙 Renuka Weerakone appointed BOI Director General

Renuka Weerakone has been appointed as the new Director General of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, after serving in an acting capacity for the past four years. She brings over 30 years of experience within the BOI, having previously been Senior Executive Director. The BOI Chairman position remains vacant, with the government yet to make an appointment.

https://www.ft.lk/business/Damitha-Jayawardana-appointed-Acting-CEO-of-Kerner-Haus/34-789326

🎙 NDB’s Rs. 16 b GSS+ Bond issue oversubscribed

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) announced that its Basel III compliant GSS+ bond issue was oversubscribed, with applications exceeding 160 million bonds against the initial offer of 120 million. The bank had aimed to raise Rs. 12 billion but could issue up to 40 million additional bonds to meet excess demand, potentially raising another Rs. 4 billion. Applications received on the closing date will be accepted, and the basis of allotment will be announced to the Colombo Stock Exchange.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/NDB-s-Rs-16-b-GSS-Bond-issue-oversubscribed/44-789395

🎙 SEC seeks Shariah scholars to strengthen Islamic capital market oversight

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka is inviting applications from qualified Shariah scholars to join its panel of accredited experts, strengthening oversight of the Islamic capital market. The accreditation framework, under SEC Act No. 19 of 2021, allows scholars to certify the Shariah compliance of Islamic financial products. Applications, including CVs and affidavits, must be submitted electronically by 4 pm on 31 March 2026, with shortlisted candidates invited for interviews.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...n-Islamic-capital-market-oversight/273-334975

🎙 ComBank partners Ideal Motors to offer special leasing packages

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the Mahindra XUV 3XO through a joint campaign. The Bank will provide attractive leasing facilities with preferential rates, waived first-year credit card fees, and reduced documentation charges, while Ideal Motors offers discounts, free registration, and complimentary servicing. The campaign runs until 28 February 2027, aiming to make vehicle ownership more affordable and flexible for customers across Sri Lanka.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...Motors-to-offer-special-leasing-packages/273-

🎙 Assetline Finance opens 63rd branch in Athurugiriya

Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN) opened its 63rd branch in Athurugiriya, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion. The new branch aims to bring flexible financial solutions closer to the community, strengthening AFIN’s network and supporting individuals, families, and businesses across Sri Lanka. The inauguration was attended by senior management and valued customers, highlighting the company’s commitment to growth and customer engagement.

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Cruise-ship-Viking-Sky-brings-over-700-tourists-to-SL/44-789321

Economic and Government Updates

🎙 Govt. and pvt. sector align on PPPs to secure future of Sri Lankan healthcare

The Sri Lankan government is promoting public-private partnerships in healthcare to improve access, efficiency, and advanced treatment availability. The private sector, already handling most out-of-pocket spending, is well-positioned to collaborate, especially in specialized care and medical tourism. Experts say shared infrastructure and supportive policies could make Sri Lanka a regional healthcare hub while easing pressure on public services.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/bu...re-future-of-Sri-Lankan-healthcare/273-334974

🎙 Litro gas prices increased

Colombo, March 10 (Daily Mirror) - Litro Gas Lanka has announced a revision of domestic gas cylinder prices with effect from midnight on March 10, 2026, citing rising gas prices in the global market.The company said the price adjustment was made after considering the minimum possible revision required due to the increase in international gas prices.

https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/breaking-news/Litro-gas-prices-increased/108-334961

🎙 *AIA’s Sir Mark tells Sri Lanka: Stabilisation alone will not bring capital back

AIA Group Chairman Sir Mark Tucker highlighted that Sri Lanka’s recent macroeconomic stabilisation is only the first step toward long-term growth, emphasizing that attracting large-scale private capital will require credible reforms, stable policies, and strong governance. He stressed the need for public-private collaboration, deeper domestic financial markets, and investment in skills and infrastructure to convert economic stability into sustained expansion.

https://www.ft.lk/top-story/AIA-s-S...n-alone-will-not-bring-capital-back/26-789400


Global News

🎙 Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors weigh developments in the Middle East
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/asi...i-hang-seng-index-oil-wti-brent-iran-war.html

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