📈 Sri Lankan Stocks Trend Up; Alliance Finance to Raise Up to Rs 1 Bn via Gender-Responsive Bonds

• Stock Market Overview: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) traded higher, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 0.48% (+94.84 points) to reach 19,787.51. The S&P SL20 index rose 0.55% (+30.97 points) to 5,643.28. Total market turnover reached Rs 964.6 Mn. • Sector & Stock Performance: The telecommunication services industry group led market turnover, generating Rs 832.13 Mn. Major gainers driving the index included Dialog Axiata (+1.42%), Hatton National Bank (+1.97%), Vallibel One (+3.01%), LOLC Holdings (+0.26%), and Renuka Foods (+9.38%). Downward pressure came from Capital Alliance (-5.00%), Teejay Lanka (-2.11%), Sri Lanka Telecom (-1.14%), and Haycarb (-0.63%). • Corporate Debt Issuance: Alliance Finance Company PLC resolved to issue up to 10 Mn listed, rated, unsecured, redeemable 3-year bonds at Rs 100 par value to raise up to Rs 1 Bn. The orange-labeled, gender-responsive bonds aim to fund MSME value chain financing, MSME climate financing, and microfinance targeting women-led enterprises and female beneficiaries, subject to regulatory approvals.