SenFin Research – News Updates – 29 October 2026

Apparel’s September rebound leaves US$ 210mn gap to close
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports returned to growth in September, helped by stronger shipments to the United States and European Union. However, a US$ 210 million shortfall over the first nine months leaves the industry heading into the final quarter with considerable ground to recover.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/Apparels-September-rebound-leaves-US-210mn-gap-to-close/215-353570

Commodity Prices Set to Increase by 23% in 2026 as Global Shocks Mount
Commodity prices are set to rise 23% in 2026 as global shocks mount, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, released today. The conflict in the Middle East has drawn down oil inventories and is set to push energy prices to a four-year high.
Source: (Ada Derana) https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/news/250043

Trade, tourism and investment anchor Sri Lanka - Germany ties
Sri Lanka is looking to strengthen economic ties with Germany, that has an established corporate presence in the country and a significant tourism market, building on over US$ 700 million in annual exports..
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/Trade-tourism-and-investment-anchor-Sri-Lanka-Germany-ties/215-353576

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise on shorter term, less bills sold
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields rose on the shorter tenor at Wednesday’s auction, with 86.48 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 100 billion, data from the Public Debt Management Office showed.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-treasury-bill-yields-rise-on-shorter-term-less-bills-sold-288160/

Sri Lanka rupee 332.52/60 to US dollar spot 1 week, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 332.52/60 to the US dollar spot 1 week on Wednesday, while bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-332-52-60-to-us-dollar-spot-1-week-bond-yields-steady-288167/

Sri Lanka’s Alliance Finance to raise up to Rs1bn in orange bond issue
Sri Lanka’s Alliance Finance Company PLC plans to raise up to 1 billion rupees through an issuance of senior, gender-responsive, orange-labeled bonds, the company said in a stock exchange filing.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-alliance-finance-to-raise-up-to-rs1bn-in-orange-bond-issue-288081/

BOC opens largest debenture issue on Nov. 3
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is set to create another milestone in the country’s capital market with the launch of Sri Lanka’s largest-ever listed debenture issue, with a maximum issue size of Rs. 30 billion.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/BOC-opens-largest-debenture-issue-on-Nov-3/215-353564

Resus Energy becomes first SL corporate to list green bond on Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Resus Energy PLC has announced the dual listing of its Rs. 1 billion Green Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and its display on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), effective 19th October 2026.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/Resus-Energy-becomes-first-SL-corporate-to-list-green-bond-on-Luxembourg-Stock-Exchange/215-353566

Nawaloka Hospitals strengthens digital healthcare position with increased stake in Doc990
Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, Colombo has strengthened its strategic investment in Doc990, increasing its shareholding from 8.8 percent to 12.1 percent and reinforcing its commitment to more accessible, digitally connected healthcare in Sri Lanka.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/Nawaloka-Hospitals-strengthens-digital-healthcare-position-with-increased-stake-in-Doc990/215-353563

PickMe quarterly profit climbs 53% to Rs. 784mn
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, the operator of PickMe, reported a 53 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 784 million for the second quarter of FY2026/27, as higher transaction volumes helped spread operating costs across a larger business.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/PickMe-quarterly-profit-climbs-53-to-Rs-784mn/215-353574