SenFin Research – News Updates – 30 October 2026

Central Bank declares 27 companies and apps prohibited schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has declared 27 companies, applications and organizations to be prohibited schemes following investigations conducted under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Central-Bank-declares-27-companies-and-apps-prohibited-schemes/108-353628

Sri Lanka may see higher inflation if higher oil prices prolong: CB governor
Sri Lanka may see higher inflation if global oil prices remain expensive for a long period, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-may-see-higher-inflation-if-higher-oil-prices-prolong-cb-governor-288273/

Corporate Bond market too shallow to carry 7% growth: IIX
Sri Lanka’s corporate Bond market, at about 1% of GDP, is too shallow to finance the private sector-led growth the country needs to sustain about 7% annual expansion to 2030, according to new research by the Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).
Source: (Daily ft) https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Corporate-Bond-market-too-shallow-to-carry-7-growth-IIX/44-799360

Oil traders brace for Iran escalation after US elections
Oil traders appear to be preparing for a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East following the US midterm elections on November 3, and if such a resumption does not take place, oil prices are likely to drop, ING commodity strategists wrote today in a note.
Source: (The morning) https://www.themorning.lk/articles/H6FhLOjbZcvnjVdu7uI8

Sri Lanka suffers foreign selling in rupee bonds after three weekly buying
Foreign investors sold Sri Lanka rupee bonds for the first time in four weeks in the week ended on October 23, Central Bank data showed, amid depreciation pressure on the rupee currency.
Source: (Daliy Mirror) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-suffers-foreign-selling-in-rupee-bonds-after-three-weekly-buying-288190/

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.55/65 to US dollar spot 1 week, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 332.55/65 to the US dollar spot 1 week on Thursday, from 332.52/60 the previous day, while bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-rupee-closes-at-332-55-65-to-us-dollar-spot-1-week-bond-yields-steady-288290/

Active investors on CSE drop to 60,000 as exchange targets up to 150,000
The number of active investors on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has fallen to around 60,000, from a peak of about 78,000 last year, as the market conditions weakened, prompting the exchange to target 100,000 to 150,000 active investors through a wider branch network and an agent scheme, CSE Chairman Dimuthu Abeyesekera said.
Source: (Daily Mirror) https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/Active-investors-on-CSE-drop-to-60-000-as-exchange-targets-up-to-150-000/273-353694

Sri Lanka stocks close up 1.5-pct, banks lead turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving up 1.49 percent.
Source: (economynext) https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-stocks-close-up-1-5-pct-banks-lead-turnover-288282/

Overseas Realty records Rs 6.9 Bn PBT for 9 months ending September 2026
Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a Group Revenue of Rs 10,151 Mn and a Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 6,866 Mn for 9 months ending 30th September 2026. The Fair Value Gain recorded from Investment Properties was Rs. 1,091 Mn compared to a Fair Value Gain of Rs. 2,331 Mn for the same period last year.
Source: (Daily news) https://dailynews.lk/2026/10/30/business/1047705/overseas-realty-records-rs-6-9-bn-pbt-for-9-months-ending-september-2026/#google_vignette

Distilleries Company Consolidates Brewery Unit Operations Following Excise Approval
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has formally notified the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) that its wholly owned subsidiary, DCSL Breweries Lanka Ltd, has transferred its entire brewing, packaging, and distribution operations directly to DCSL PLC. The internal consolidation took effect on October 28, 2026, in compliance with Section 8 of the CSE Listing Rules.
Source: (Ada Derana) https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/news/250054