Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC provides various financial services to individual and business customers in Sri Lanka. It operates through Finance Lease, Hire Purchase, Loans and Advances, Investments, and Other segments. The company offers fixed deposits and savings accounts; loan products, including vehicle, personal, quick cash, property mortgage, gold, and term loans; leasing services; finance leasing and hire purchase; and micro finance solutions. It also provides insurance products, such as motor vehicle, title, general insurance, and loan protection; and workshop related services, which include vehicle services and repair, and painting solutions. In addition, the company offers investment products, including treasury bills, bonds, money market, unit trust, equities, corporate debentures, and other investments. Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC was incorporated in 1964 and is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan Market Performance
7D7 Days: 1.9%
3M3 Months: 22.4%
1Y1 Year: 62.1%
YTDYear to Date: 18.3%
Over the last 7 days, the market has risen 1.9%, driven by gains of 2.2% in the Financials sector. The market is up 62% over the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 48% annually. Market details ›
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