EPF Stock Investments: Rs. 73.97 Bn Unrealized Profit in H1 2025 📈

• The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a significant unrealized profit of Rs. 73.97 Billion from its investments in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) as of June 30, 2025. • This profit represents a substantial 86.13% gain on the EPF's total stock market investment value. • Key Metrics: • Total Investment (Cost): Rs. 85.88 Bn. • Total Market Value: Rs. 159.85 Bn. • The fund holds investments across 64 listed companies. • Sector/Company Highlights (Profits > Rs. 1 Bn): • The Banking & Finance sector was a major contributor, with top unrealized profits from: Sampath Bank (Rs. 7.98 Bn), Hatton National Bank (Rs. 7.59 Bn), LOLC Holdings (Rs. 7.07 Bn), and Commercial Bank (Rs. 7.05 Bn). • Other strong contributors include Royal Ceramics (Rs. 4.47 Bn), PGP Glass Ceylon (Rs. 4.12 Bn), and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC (Rs. 3.52 Bn). • The robust performance underscores the fund’s recovery amid the general market upturn.