SenFin Research – News Updates – 25 June 2026

Exports surge 18.43% y-o-y in May
Sri Lanka’s export sector earnings in May surged by 18.34% in year-on-year terms compared to May 2025, with a monthly earnings value of $ 1,570.64 million (m) posted. The cumulative sum of earnings between January and May of 2026 totals to $ 7.3 billion, provisional data from the Sri Lanka Customs shows.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/RySv0oxxLYM2heoawbXk

Sri Lanka Apparel exports rise nearly 8% in May as US demand rebounds
Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports recorded their strongest monthly performance of the year in May 2026, rising 7.96 percent year-on-year to US$394.14 million, driven largely by a sharp recovery in demand from the United States.
Source: (Daily News) https://dailynews.lk/2026/06/25/business/1016201/sri-lanka-apparel-exports-rise-nearly-8-in-may-as-us-demand-rebounds/

CBSL revises tourism earnings to $ 1.36 b
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has updated tourism earnings, following the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority’s (SLTDA) methodology revision. Earnings for May 2026 reached $ 155.7 million (m), bringing the cumulative total for January-May 2026 to $ 1,360 m.
Source: (the morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/hhsB3PWuLA7OB3edgz60

US consumer momentum slows as inflation squeezes incomes: Fitch Ratings
US consumers are still spending, but inflation pressure is eroding real income growth and narrowing the cushion behind consumption, according to a new Fitch Ratings report. Lower oil prices could ease the squeeze if sustained, while stable labor market conditions and solid balance sheets should keep the slowdown contained but uneven through 2H26.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/us-consumer-momentum-slows-as-inflation-squeezes-incomes-fitch-ratings-276338/

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise, all bills sold
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields rose across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the Public Debt Management Office showed, with all offered 70 billion rupees of bills sold.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-treasury-bill-yields-rise-all-bills-sold-276387/

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 337.00/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 337.00/75 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, from 335.15/40 the previous day, while bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-weaker-at-337-00-75-to-us-dollar-spot-bond-yields-steady-276397/

Sri Lanka stocks close down on Wednesday, telco pushes turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange indices close down on Wednesday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving down 0.22 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-down-on-wednesday-telco-pushes-turnover-276382/

Teejay Group records LKR 60.04 Bn revenue
The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 60.04 billion during the period, reflecting a 10% year-on-year decline, primarily due to continued softness in global textile demand.
Source: (Daily News) https://dailynews.lk/2026/06/25/business/1016198/teejay-group-records-lkr-60-04-bn-revenue/

Fintrex Finance PLC delivers strong earnings growth and balance sheet expansion in FY2025/26
Fintrex Finance PLC recorded a significant improvement in financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, demonstrating strong operational execution, accelerated business growth, and continued strengthening of its balance sheet fundamentals.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Fintrex-Finance-PLC-delivers-strong-earnings-growth-and-balance-sheet-expansion-in-FY2025-26/44-793770

Sarvodaya Development Finance records strong FY26
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, recording significant growth in income, profitability, portfolio expansion, and asset quality while continuing its commitment to responsible and inclusive finance.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/financial-services/Sarvodaya-Development-Finance-records-strong-FY26/42-793763

Rs. 15 b NTB debenture issue attracts applications worth Rs. 19.6 b
Nations Trust Bank PLC’s Basel III-compliant Tier 2 listed rated unsecured subordinated redeemable debenture issue has attracted applications worth Rs. 19.56 billion, according to the final subscription figures released by the Bank.
Source: (Daily FT) https://www.ft.lk/financial-services/Rs-15-b-NTB-debenture-issue-attracts-applications-worth-Rs-19-6-b/42-793755