Share Market Updates

[wathsala2000]

This thread is use to give knowledge and update on the Colombo Stock Market

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LLUB

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SEYB

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Daily Summary 2026-02-27

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Daily Price Changes of Bank Shares

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UAL Dividend Announcement

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Market News - 2026-02-26
Colombo inflation cools to 1.6% in February on lower food prices
The Colombo district consumer prices eased in February, as the prices of most food items fell while the non-food prices didn’t budge either way as the prices of petrol were cut.
Source: (Daily Mirror) http://dailymirror.lk/business-news...6-in-February-on-lower-food-prices/273-334117

Construction sector surges to second highest PMI in January
Sri Lanka’s construction activity accelerated sharply at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Construction) hitting 75 in January, marking the sector’s second-highest performance ever and signaling robust growth momentum.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Construction-sector-surges-to-second-highest-PMI-in-January/44-788955

Negative start for apparel exports
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports has kicked off 2026 with a 2.66% year-on-year (YoY) decline in January to $ 425.44 million, reflecting continued pressure across key global markets.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Negative-start-for-apparel-exports/44-788953

Sri Lankan exporters to see tariff relief amid volatile US trade environment
The Sri Lankan exporters could soon experience a measure of relief following a recent US Supreme Court ruling that struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...amid-volatile-US-trade-environment/245-334118

Small Sri Lanka banks in focus as central bank revives consolidation: Fitch
Colombo: Fitch Ratings believes the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) reintroduction of a consolidation framework for the banking sector is broadly positive for sector credit profiles.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/small-sri-l...tral-bank-revives-consolidation-fitch-262594/

Sri Lanka starts creating economic value through digital nomads
Sri Lanka will add to gross domestic product by allowing ‘digital nomads’ to live in the island engaging remote work through the island’s telecommunications infrastructure, Hans Wijayasuriya, advisor to the President Anura Dissanayake, on the digital economy, said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-starts-creating-economic-value-through-digital-nomads-262634/

*Sri Lanka nears final stage of enabling PayPal inward remittances: Official-
Sri Lanka has entered the final stage of enabling inward remittances through PayPal, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s digital payment ecosystem.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-La...-PayPal-inward-remittances-Official/44-788956

Upcoming Textile Series, a big boost to SL apparel sector: EDB Chairman
Commending the organising of 15th Sri Lankan Edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions set for March 5th to 7th at the SLECC in Colombo, Chairman /CEO of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board Mangala Wijesinghe said the event is very important to encourage the local manufacturers in the apparel sector.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...-to-SL-apparel-sector-EDB-Chairman/273-334102

Sri Lanka should terminate swaps, lock in foreign reserves instead of repo mopping
Sri Lanka’s central bank should terminate its inflationary swaps and lock in foreign reserves represented by excess liquidity instead of temporarily mopping up excess liquidity overnight to push up interest rates.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-s...eign-reserves-instead-of-repo-mopping-262509/
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[StealthySeeker]

 

[C_S_M]

Oya girl da?

 

[nppcheguevara]

yako 2011 hadapu acc ekak. post 3i
mokkuda me?

 

[Avatar998]

Following... Keep updating.

 

[Omega_Jay]

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[clumsyhulk]

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[wathsala2000]

This is a clean 20-year chart of the S&P 500.

Despite wars, pandemics, financial crises, and economic shocks, one thing stands out clearly, long-term investors have consistently accumulated wealth.

Traders may enter and exit at any time, but true wealth creation belongs to those who invest in strong companies and stay patient.

The same principle applies to the CSE as well , disciplined investing and long-term holding build real wealth.

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yako 2011 hadapu acc ekak. post 3i
mokkuda me?

account eke phone number verify karagnna beri issue ekak awa. anthimata post bala bala hitya kammelikamata. mata lokuwat mathaka naa meken account ekak hadal thibbala kiyala just used google sign in
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NTB and HNB Earnings Q4 2025 ending from 31st December 2025

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Israel’s stock exchange is up 8.85% in live markets now.

The local index is up 4.23% today as well.

It looks absurd as missiles fly toward Israel.

However, markets are likely pricing in the perception of a "decisive victory" and long-term risk reduction of Iran.



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[nppcheguevara]

lank

This is a clean 20-year chart of the S&P 500.

Despite wars, pandemics, financial crises, and economic shocks, one thing stands out clearly, long-term investors have consistently accumulated wealth.

Traders may enter and exit at any time, but true wealth creation belongs to those who invest in strong companies and stay patient.

The same principle applies to the CSE as well , disciplined investing and long-term holding build real wealth.
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account eke phone number verify karagnna beri issue ekak awa. anthimata post bala bala hitya kammelikamata. mata lokuwat mathaka naa meken account ekak hadal thibbala kiyala just used google sign in
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NTB and HNB Earnings Q4 2025 ending from 31st December 2025
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x link
Israel’s stock exchange is up 8.85% in live markets now.

The local index is up 4.23% today as well.

It looks absurd as missiles fly toward Israel.

However, markets are likely pricing in the perception of a "decisive victory" and long-term risk reduction of Iran.
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lankawe stock market eka invest karala wadak na! rupee eka awapramana weema nisa badu mila ihala yama nisa athi wena paduwa stock market eken cover wenne naha. nikam hitha sanasenawa witharai!

man meka gana keepa sareyak liwwa. ai katha karala wadak na!

 

[Amith0424]

බම්ප් වත්සලා

 

[Babysaban]

bp

 

[SK29]

Joined - Apr 8, 2011

no posts until last Monday. kohoma ekekda me?
anika eka paara awtih stock market posts danne

 

[intel_inside]

lank

lankawe stock market eka invest karala wadak na! rupee eka awapramana weema nisa badu mila ihala yama nisa athi wena paduwa stock market eken cover wenne naha. nikam hitha sanasenawa witharai!

man meka gana keepa sareyak liwwa. ai katha karala wadak na!

Lol! Last Jan dapuwa okkoma over 40% profit kisi awulak na apitanam

 

[wathsala2000]

lank

lankawe stock market eka invest karala wadak na! rupee eka awapramana weema nisa badu mila ihala yama nisa athi wena paduwa stock market eken cover wenne naha. nikam hitha sanasenawa witharai!

man meka gana keepa sareyak liwwa. ai katha karala wadoya

lank

lankawe stock market eka invest karala wadak na! rupee eka awapramana weema nisa badu mila ihala yama nisa athi wena paduwa stock market eken cover wenne naha. nikam hitha sanasenawa witharai!

man meka gana keepa sareyak liwwa. ai katha karala wadak na!

Ehenm fix deposit dana eka kohomath wadak naa. ehema kiyala minissu noda inne naa. anika invesment kiyaddi stock market eka ekak withrai ona invement method ekak igenagena karanwanm profit hoyanna puluwan. man hitanne me welawe lankawe Stock market eka hariyat study karla kaloth per month hoyanna puluwan over 10% wage. Market eke hariyta innwanm mid term invest karath over 30% hoyanna puluwan.

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Joined - Apr 8, 2011

no posts until last Monday. kohoma ekekda me?
anika eka paara awtih stock market posts danne

mage elakri join wunata post damme naa. account eke verification issue ekak thibba man try kara hadagnna beriwuna. ita passe eka use kare naa. man dan trainee advisor kenk. hithuwa marker updates thread ekak hadanna. ita passe try karala haduwa.
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[Honey Bunch]

හායි අක්කි ඔයාගේ දැනුම අපිත් එක්ක බෙදා ගන්න.මුල ඉදලා මුකුත්ම දන්නේ නැති කෙනෙක්ට උනත් ඉගෙන ගන්න පුලුවන් වොදිහට සිචලෙන් දාන්න පුලුවන් නම් ගොඩක් හොදයි තැන්ක්ස්

 

[damith144]

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[wlanka]

ෂෝට් ටර්ම් ගන්න කම්පැනි 1ක් කියන්න.හෙට ගන්න.මිල 10-20 වගේ අතර තියන.

 

[wathsala2000]

ෂෝට් ටර්ම් ගන්න කම්පැනි 1ක් කියන්න.හෙට ගන්න.මිල 10-20 වගේ අතර තියන.

LVEF ganna Bangla goverment stable wechcha hinda improve wei

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හායි අක්කි ඔයාගේ දැනුම අපිත් එක්ක බෙදා ගන්න.මුල ඉදලා මුකුත්ම දන්නේ නැති කෙනෙක්ට උනත් ඉගෙන ගන්න පුලුවන් වොදිහට සිචලෙන් දාන්න පුලුවන් නම් ගොඩක් හොදයි තැන්ක්ස්

Akki neme Ayya
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හායි අක්කි ඔයාගේ දැනුම අපිත් එක්ක බෙදා ගන්න.මුල ඉදලා මුකුත්ම දන්නේ නැති කෙනෙක්ට උනත් ඉගෙන ගන්න පුලුවන් වොදිහට සිචලෙන් දාන්න පුලුවන් නම් ගොඩක් හොදයි තැන්ක්ස්

Man Post News Share karaddi English ewath damei. clear nathiwunoth ahanna. Prashna thibboth ahanna
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War eka hinda market pallaheta enna puluwan pallahain collect karanna hoda welawak. eka hinda balala ganna
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Softlogic Stockbrokers
News Alert – 03rd March 2026

Local

Legal luminaries challenge SEC’s overreach
• At Bar Association of Sri Lanka symposium flag SEC’s attitude towards individual rights, sweeping enforcement powers amid institutional capacity constraints
• Dr. Arittha Wikramanayake, Harsha Amarasekera, PC, Justice Buwaneka Aluwihare, PC, Naomal Goonewardene, Kithsiri Gunawardena, and Chandaka Jayasundara weigh on strict
• SEC Act
• Naming and shaming, lack of understanding commercial transactions and nature of illiquid market highlighted as pressing issues undermining foundational legal principles
https://www.ft.lk/top-story/Legal-luminaries-challenge-SEC-s-overreach/26-788977

Home Lands announces strategic entry into Port City with iconic high-rise development
• $ 40.1 m transaction to further enhance scope for foreign investment in Sri Lanka
• $ 300 m worth mixed-use ultra-luxury development comprises twin 40-storey towers with over 600 exclusive units
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Home-L...y-with-iconic-high-rise-development/44-788975

Senthilverl buys near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods for Rs. 1 b
The market saw 82.36 million shares of Renuka Agri Foods PLC change hands via 824 trades for Rs. 1.14 billion and account for the largest turnover. The share price of Renuka Agri Foods closed at Rs. 15 up by Rs. 0.20.
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Senthi...ake-in-Renuka-Agri-Foods-for-Rs-1-b/44-788972

Over 3,400 flights cancelled as Gulf countries’ airspaces remain closed
Amid the Middle East conflict, thousands of flights were cancelled, major regional airports shut down, SriLankan Airlines suspended key routes, and Sri Lanka granted a free two-week visa extension to stranded foreigners.
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Over-3...f-countries-airspaces-remain-closed/44-788971

SLT Group PAT surges 221% in 2025
• Group PAT driven by cost savings and efficiency; operating profit up 27% YoY to Rs. 14.2 b
• SLT PAT climbs 196% YoY to Rs. 6.2 b; Mobitel achieves Rs. 3.1 b PAT, up 2,123%
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/SLT-Group-PAT-surges-221-in-2025/44-788973

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External sector opens 2026 on firm footing
Sri Lanka’s external sector began 2026 on a strong note, recording a higher current account surplus in January supported by stronger exports, robust tourism earnings and a 31% surge in workers’ remittances, while reserves rose to US$ 6.8 billion and the rupee slightly appreciated despite pressures from higher import prices and mixed foreign investment flows.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-main/External-sector-opens-2026-on-firm-footing/245-334289

Labour shortage clouds construction boom despite strong PMI reading
Sri Lanka’s construction sector expanded strongly in January 2026 with a PMI of 75.0 — its second-highest reading on record — driven by new projects and easing weather disruptions, but persistent skilled labour shortages and rising costs remain key risks despite strong public investment support.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...on-boom-despite-strong-PMI-reading/273-334288

Unit trust investors to benefit from proposed tax disclosure measures: UTASL
Proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Act will require unit trusts to issue detailed income certificates to investors to enhance tax transparency and governance, with non-compliant trusts potentially taxed as companies from April 1, 2025, while listed equity investments remain unaffected under existing capital gains rules.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...osed-tax-disclosure-measures-UTASL/273-334286

Apparel exports dip in January as global demand wavers
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell 2.66% year-on-year to US$ 425.4 million in January 2026 due to weaker demand in the US and EU markets, though the UK saw marginal growth, with the industry aiming to boost resilience through diversification and efficiency amid ongoing global volatility.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...in-January-as-global-demand-wavers/273-334287

Union Bank profits soar while asset quality improves
Union Bank of Colombo PLC reported a strong surge in December 2025 quarter profits, with earnings rising 64% year-on-year to Rs.307.6 million, supported by higher net interest income, improved margins, better asset quality (Stage 3 loans down to 8.1%), and solid loan and deposit growth, while full-year earnings more than doubled.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...-soar-while-asset-quality-improves/273-334283

Workers’ remittances reach USD 751 Mn in January up 31.1 % YoY
The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as January 2025. This follows the estimated surplus of USD 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025 and indicates continued improvement in external sector performance
https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/bus...nces-reach-usd-751-mn-in-january-up-31-1-yoy/

Janashakthi Life posts Rs 3.42 Bn net profit in 2025
Janashakthi Insurance PLC reported strong 2025 results, with new business growing 67% and gross written premiums rising 31% to Rs. 8.65 billion, while posting a net profit of Rs. 3.42 billion, supported by solid underwriting, asset growth to Rs. 40.3 billion, and continued expansion in distribution and digital initiatives.
https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/bus...thi-life-posts-rs-3-42-bn-net-profit-in-2025/

Financial system: Medium-term confidence declines
Sri Lanka’s financial system confidence remained positive in the short term but weakened over the medium term in early 2026, as rising concerns over natural hazards and escalating geopolitical tensions increased perceived risks, particularly around energy prices and global market volatility.
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/EnlDKhIaqI9A3tlSibc2

Food inflation in CMB drops in Feb.
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) based headline inflation (year-on-year, YoY) decelerated in February 2026. Accordingly, headline inflation (YoY) was recorded at 1.6% in February compared to 2.3% in January.
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/Pcg7tF5cWQkz2kaVQ77U
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[wathsala2000]

Global

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed and warns it will attack ships trying to pass
What's happening?
• On fourth day of Iran assault, Israel military says it launches new strikes
• Strait of Hormuz closed, Iranian media report
• Six US troops have been killed in the campaign
• US President Donald Trump says war can last 4-5 weeks or longer
• Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets
• QatarEnergy halts LNG production as Iran strikes Gulf countries
• Israel attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon
https://www.reuters.com/world/iran-...k-base-hit-cyprus-conflict-widens-2026-03-02/

Iran war poses new risk to US economic resilience
• Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict widens
• Geopolitical risks have been top of mind among CEOs, analysts
• US economy more buffered from energy shocks
• Impact on Fed policy uncertain
https://www.reuters.com/world/middl...s-new-risk-us-economic-resilience-2026-03-02/

Dollar reclaims safe-haven mantle as Iran strikes rattle nerves
• Dollar's safe-haven status appears intact amid geopolitical tensions
• U.S. markets' depth supports dollar's safe-haven role
• Debate continues on dollar's robustness in non-energy crises
https://www.reuters.com/world/afric...mantle-iran-strikes-rattle-nerves-2026-03-02/

IUS gasoline crosses $3 per gallon mark in test of Trump's Iran war
U.S. average gasoline prices have risen above $3 per gallon for the first time since November as escalating Middle East conflict disrupted oil supplies and pushed Brent crude near $77 per barrel, increasing political pressure ahead of midterm elections and raising expectations of further pump price hikes toward $3.25 per gallon.
https://www.reuters.com/business/en...-gallon-mark-test-trumps-iran-war-2026-03-02/

Trading Day: Oil, yields, uncertainty surge
Global markets experienced heightened volatility on Monday following the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, with oil and gas prices surging sharply—European LNG up 40% and oil up 6%—Asian and European stocks falling 1–3%, while Wall Street indices mostly held firm, U.S. Treasury yields rose, and safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc unexpectedly weakened amid intervention concerns.
https://www.reuters.com/business/global-markets-trading-day-graphic-2026-03-02/

QatarEnergy’s LNG production halt could shake up global gas markets
QatarEnergy has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after Iranian drone attacks on its Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities, cutting off a supply that accounts for 20% of global LNG and putting significant upward pressure on worldwide gas prices.
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2...uction-halt-could-shake-up-global-gas-markets

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*SenFin Research – News Updates - 3 March 2026*

*External sector opens 2026 on firm footing*
Sri Lanka’s external sector delivered a stronger-than-expected start to 2026, with January’s numbers pointing to a more broad-based foreign exchange cushion.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-main/External-sector-opens-2026-on-firm-footing/245-334289

*Workers’ remittances reach USD 751 Mn in January up 31.1 % YoY*
The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as January 2025.
*Source: (Daily News)* https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/bus...nces-reach-usd-751-mn-in-january-up-31-1-yoy/

*Trade deficit shrinks by 10.66%*
The country’s trade deficit decelerated (shrank) by 10.66 per cent (USD 78.11 million) to USD 654.6 million in January 2026 aided by exports growing faster than imports, year-on-year (YoY), Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) statistics released on Friday (February 27) showed.
*Source: (Ceylon Today)* https://ceylontoday.lk/2026/03/03/trade-deficit-shrinks-by-10-66/

*Market Fears Financial Stability Risk – CBSL*
The perceived probability of the stability of Sri Lanka’s financial system materialising a high impact negative event showed an uptick in both the short and medium term by market participants in a recent survey conducted by the Central bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) warned on Friday.
*Source: (Ceylon Today)* https://ceylontoday.lk/2026/03/03/market-fears-financial-stability-risk-cbsl/

*Oil may go up by USD 8 per Barrel*
Crude oIl prices may go by as much as USD eight per barrel due to the current Iranian war. Oil traders will be weighing the impact of US and Israeli missile strikes on Iran Saturday (28 February) which provoked it to retaliate against neighbouring oil-rich Arab States in the Gulf.
*Source: (Ceylon Today)* https://ceylontoday.lk/2026/03/02/oil-may-go-up-by-usd-8-per-barrel/

*Gas Prices increase after Qatar halts LNG output*
Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following strikes on its energy facilities, according to international reports.
*Source: (Newswire)* https://www.newswire.lk/2026/03/03/gas-prices-increase-after-qatar-halts-lng-output/

*Labour shortage clouds construction boom despite strong PMI reading*
Construction sector recorded an index value of 75.0, its second highest reading since highest of 75.7 recorded in July 2020.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...on-boom-despite-strong-PMI-reading/273-334288

*Apparel exports dip in January as global demand wavers*
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell 2.66 percent in January 2026 to US $ 425.44 million, from US $ 437.07 million a year earlier, reflecting the persistent pressure across key markets.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...in-January-as-global-demand-wavers/273-334287

*Sri Lanka’s rubber industry at crossroads amid economic and structural stress*
Sri Lanka’s rubber industry entered 2025 under mounting pressure from weakening global demand and policy uncertainty to persistent disease outbreaks, labour shortages and rising production costs.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...mid-economic-and-structural-stress/273-334281

*Financial system: Medium-term confidence declines*
Though confidence in the Sri Lankan financial system among its market participants remained positive in the short term, between December and January, confidence in the medium term declined in the same time period, likely due to uncertainties related to natural hazards and geopolitical tensions, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Systemic Risk Survey for H1 2026 has found.
*Source: (the morning)* https://www.themorning.lk/articles/EnlDKhIaqI9A3tlSibc2

*Over 3,400 flights cancelled as Gulf countries’ airspaces remain closed*
Over 3,400 flights have been cancelled in the first few days of the Middle East conflict according to flight-tracking data, according to Al Jazeera.
*Source : ( Daily Ft)* https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Over-3...f-countries-airspaces-remain-closed/44-788971

*Fire in the Strait of Hormuz will burn households in Colombo*
The escalation of military conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz represent a systemic shock to the global economy with profound implications for Sri Lanka. As a vital maritime chokepoint handling approximately 20% of the world's oil supply and a significant portion of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the disruption of shipping through this narrow passage threatens to destabilise energy markets, inflate commodity prices, and disrupt the livelihoods of millions of Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Gulf region.
*Source : (Daily mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking...78qarLMSr_aem_pXmB_DmMsMO5x3jOv_YIZw&sfnsn=wa
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*Unit trust investors to benefit from proposed tax disclosure measures: UTASL*
The proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Act aim to improve tax transparency for the unit trust investors and strengthen governance within the sector, the Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) said.
*Source : (Daily mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...osed-tax-disclosure-measures-UTASL/273-334286

*Sri Lanka’s tax administration and justice – from revenue to repression*
Sri Lanka has made laudable progress in tax collections especially in operating a better value added tax system to help pay the salaries of state workers, provide education and health, and generate cashflows to pay interest on past debt.
*Source: (economynext)* https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-tax-administration-and-justice-from-revenue-to-repression-262739/

*Sri Lanka sells extra Rs14bn Treasury bonds after auction*
Sri Lanka has sold 14,000 million rupees of bonds offered on tap at an average rate set at an auction this week, bringing the total of bonds sold in the week to 154 billion, data from the Ministry of Finance – Public Debt Management Office showed.
*Source: (economynext)* https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-sells-extra-rs14bn-treasury-bonds-after-auction-262725/

*US gasoline crosses $3 per gallon mark in test of Trump's Iran war*
Average U.S. retail gasoline prices crossed $3 a gallon for the first time since November on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East worsened, setting up a key test of public approval of President Donald ‌Trump's decision to attack Iran, analysts said.
*Source: (Reuters)* https://www.reuters.com/business/en...-gallon-mark-test-trumps-iran-war-2026-03-02/

*Stocks slide as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears*
Stocks resumed their selloff and the dollar strengthened in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors considered the implications ‌of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on energy prices and the global economy.
*Source: (Reuters)* https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-1-wrapup-1-pix-2026-03-03/

*LB Finance withdraws proposed Rs. 10 b listed debenture issue*
LB Finance PLC has decided not to proceed with its previously proposed listed debenture issue of up to Rs. 10 billion.
*Source: (Daily FT)* https://www.ft.lk/financial-service...osed-Rs-10-b-listed-debenture-issue/42-789012

*Senthilverl buys near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods for Rs. 1 b*
High-net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl on Friday acquired a near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods PLC for Rs. 1 billion.
*Source: (Daily FT)* https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Senthi...ake-in-Renuka-Agri-Foods-for-Rs-1-b/44-788972

*Union Bank to raise Rs.3bn via Basel III-compliant debenture issue*
Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced its proposed debenture issue 2026, a strategic move aimed at raising up to Rs.3 billion.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...asel-III-compliant-debenture-issue/273-334282

*Union Bank profits soar while asset quality improves*
Union Bank of Colombo PLC reported sharply higher profits for the three months ended in December 2025, the bank’s financials showed, as the banking sector earnings wrapped up.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...-soar-while-asset-quality-improves/273-334283

*DFCC Bank rings bell to mark launch, listing of Sri Lanka’s first Basel III Compliant GSS+ Bond*
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) was invited by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to ring the market opening bell to mark the successful launch of Sri Lanka’s first Basel III–compliant Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-Linked Loan (GSS+) Bond - a milestone in the country’s evolving sustainable finance landscape.
*Source: (Daily Mirror)* https://www.dailymirror.lk/business...first-Basel-III-Compliant-GSS-Bond/273-334273

*Seylan Bank posts LKR 12.1 Bn record PAT in 2025*
Seylan Bank reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability recording a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 19.6 billion, reflecting a 22.3% increase compared to LKR 16.0 billion reported in the previous financial year.
*Source: (Daily News)* https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/business/960269/seylan-bank-posts-lkr-12-1-bn-record-pat-in-2025/

*Janashakthi Life posts Rs 3.42 Bn net profit in 2025*
Janashakthi Life, announced strong financial performance for the year ended December 2025, with 67% growth in new business, and 31% growth in total Gross written premiums recording Rs 8.65billion, endorsing credentials of a fast-growing insurer in the local insurance industry.
*Source: (Daily News)* https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/bus...thi-life-posts-rs-3-42-bn-net-profit-in-2025/

*SLT Group PAT surges 221% YoY to Rs. 10 Bn in FY 202*
The SLT Group reported substantial cost savings for the full year ended December 31, 2025, fuelling significant profit growth and demonstrating consistent execution throughout all key metrics.
*Source: (Daily News)* https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/03/business/960251/slt-group-pat-surges-221-yoy-to-rs-10-bn-in-fy-2025/