King Sasanka – Sri Lankan Writer & Retired Aviation Professional.

  CSE Hits New 2026 Low: Turnover Dips to Rs. 595.97M Amid Subdued Market Sentiment Trading activity at the Colombo Stock Exchange reached a fresh year-to-date low on Monday, September 28, 2026, with total turnover plunging to Rs. 595.97 million , falling below the previous low of Rs. 722 million recorded on July 17. Weighing heavily on investor participation, the benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) slipped below the 21,000 mark to close at 20,943.79 points (-0.44%), pressured by persistent global headwinds and a cautious domestic sentiment. Market breadth stayed negative with 143 decliners against just 55 gainers, while Diversified Financials led sector activity. Will local equities bounce back or continue consolidation?  Share your thoughts below! #ColomboStockExchange  #CSE  #SriLankaEconomy  #StockMarket  #ASPI #InvestingSriLanka  #BusinessNews  #FinanceSriLanka  #MarketUpdate  

  PKME — Fundamental View One-sentence summary: PKME's fundamentals show a strong, rapidly scaling and increasingly profitable business , with high revenue growth, expanding margins, strong cash generation and a very healthy balance sheet. 3 Strengths Exceptional growth and profitability — FY2025/26 revenue rose 49% to Rs. 8.68 Bn , while net profit increased 88% to Rs. 2.20 Bn and operating profit rose 90% to Rs. 3.05 Bn . Strong cash generation and balance sheet — Operating cash flow reached Rs. 3.41 Bn , while cash and bank balances more than doubled to Rs. 2.14 Bn . Total equity increased to Rs. 3.83 Bn , with relatively modest lease liabilities and virtually no conventional borrowing burden. Improving operating economics — The business is demonstrating operating leverage: revenue grew 49%, but operating profit grew 90%. FY2025/26 ROE was approximately 69% , while net asset value per share increased from Rs. 7.7...