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Colombo Stock Exchange activity and foreign outflows
Overview
The Colombo Stock Exchange has faced a period of volatility characterized by heavy foreign divestment and shifting market drivers. Following a period of declining turnover and significant net foreign outflows in August and early September 2026, the market saw a surge in activity on September 23 after Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s sovereign credit rating from CCC+ to B-. During this session, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose 75 points to 21,054.01, with turnover reaching LKR 1.4 billion. However, foreign investors remained net sellers, with an outflow of LKR 62.1 million.
Between September 22 and October 2, foreign outflows from equities totaled approximately LKR 693 million. Despite continued outflows, the market recently broke a six-session losing streak, supported by bargain hunting in the consumer goods and property sectors.
Recent market activity shows continued instability, with the ASPI experiencing a slight decline of 0.08 percent. This volatility was driven largely by selling pressure in the energy sector, which acted as a primary drag on broader indices. While certain stocks like Citizens Development Business Finance and Overseas Realty (Ceylon) saw gains, others such as Sri Lanka Telecom and Hatton National Bank declined.
In the real estate sector, Central Bank of Sri Lanka data reveals a 6.7 percent year-on-year decline in condominium sales during the second quarter of 2026. Conversely, the Price Index for new condominiums in the Colombo District rose by 3.2 percent, while land and house prices increased by 15.2 percent and 9.0 percent, respectively. Additionally, TAL Lanka Hotels has announced an Extraordinary General Meeting for October 29 to seek approval for a 1.87 billion rupee rights issue to fund loan repayments and hotel refurbishments.
Entities
Colombo Stock Exchange · Cargills · Central Bank of Sri Lanka · Sri Lanka · Public Debt Management Office
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSri Lanka economy: Stock market volatility and declining condominium sales
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange faces pressure from the energy sector, while central bank data shows a 6.7% drop in condominium sales despite rising property prices.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesSri Lanka economy reaches pre-crisis levels amid uneven recovery
Sri Lanka's economy has reached pre-crisis GDP levels, but the World Bank warns that poverty remains high and recovery is uneven, with two million people pushed below the poverty line during the crisis.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange rises following Sri Lanka credit rating upgrade
Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange saw increased trading following a Fitch Ratings upgrade to B-, while regulatory bodies held forums in Anuradhapura and Jaffna to promote SME capital market access.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange earns workplace award amid market decline
While the Colombo Stock Exchange earned its fifth consecutive ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, the local bourse recorded three straight days of losses amid sustained selling pressure.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange indices slip amid banking sector activity
The Colombo Stock Exchange indices have slipped amid fluctuating turnover, with banking stocks driving a significant portion of recent trading activity in Sri Lanka.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesColombo and Manila stock markets show divergent trends
Sri Lanka's Colombo Bourse faces sustained foreign outflows led by DIMO, while the Philippine PSEi rebounded above 6,100 amid bargain hunting and foreign inflows.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange sees surge in foreign net outflows
Foreign net outflows on the Colombo Stock Exchange reached Rs. 55.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026, more than doubling the previous year's figures despite rising local investor support.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange shows mixed performance amid varying trading volumes
The Colombo Stock Exchange has seen mixed results, with recent sessions reporting both index declines due to low volume and periods of growth driven by key local stocks.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange turnover falls as Capital Goods sector dominates
The Colombo Stock Exchange saw an 18.8% drop in turnover on August 24, 2026, though trading volume rose. Capital Goods, Materials, and Banking sectors drove most of the market activity.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesColombo Stock Exchange rises as banking sector drives turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange rose on Thursday, led by strong activity in the banking sector. The ASPI increased by 0.56 percent amid signs of stabilizing macroeconomic conditions.
Sources
business.inquirer.net · economynext.com · lankabusinessonline.com · lankanewspapers.com · newswire.lk · srilankabiz.lk · srilankachronicle.com
This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history