The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has 279 companies representing 20 business sectors as at 25th April 2012. The Market Capitalisation of the CSE stood at Rs. 2,023.8 Bn as at 25th April 2012.

Public Companies incorporated under the Companies Act No.7 of 2007 or any other statutory corporation, incorporated or established under the laws of Sri Lanka or established under the laws of any other state (subject to Exchange Control approval) are eligible to seek a listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange to raise Debt or Equity through Public offerings or Introductions. Companies desiring to be admitted to the official list of the Exchange and to secure a listing of their securities will be required to comply with the relevant provisions of the above act and the Securities & Exchange Commission Act No.36 of 1987 (as amended) and the Listing Rules of the Exchange.