Sri Lanka stocks open up; Capital goods lead turnover

EconomyNext reports that Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened higher on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The All Share Price Index rose 66.28 points, or 0.34%, to 19,706.84, while the S&P SL20 gained 8.73 points, or 0.16%, to 5,610.60.

EconomyNext reports that turnover totalled 123.52 million rupees, with capital goods accounting for the largest sector contribution at 17.57 million rupees. Among the stocks supporting the ASPI were LAUGFS Gas, up 9.86% to 39 rupees; Richard Pieris and Company, up 2.37% to 25.90 rupees; Dialog Axiata, up 1.67% to 42.70 rupees; and Commercial Bank of Ceylon, up 0.51% to 196.25 rupees. Brown & Company fell 5.13% to 106.25 rupees, Union Assurance declined 1.81% to 65 rupees, and Hayleys slipped 0.23% to 215.25 rupees; Browns Investments was unchanged at 4.40 rupees.

EconomyNext reports that JAT Holdings’ profit attributable to equity holders increased 38% to 344.6 million rupees for the September quarter. The company attributed the growth to stronger top-line performance across key international and domestic markets.

EconomyNext reports that a mandatory offer for Standard Capital’s remaining voting shares was triggered after investor Abishek Sithampalam acquired a 70.54% controlling stake. EconomyNext also reports that LAUGFS Gas is in informal discussions with interested parties about potential commercial collaborations or investments, or a possible sale of some or all of its wholly owned subsidiary LAUGFS Terminals Limited. The subsidiary operates a 30,000-tonne LPG terminal at Hambantota port.