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John Keells profit after tax jumps 39 percent to 5.82 billion rupees in September quarter

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John Keells profit after tax jumps 39 percent to 5.82 billion rupees in September quarter
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John Keells Holdings (JKH) reported a 39 percent rise in profit after tax to 5.82 billion rupees for the quarter ended September 2026. Gains in shipping services, property and financial services offset a sharp fall in vehicle-related earnin.

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  • —John Keells Holdings (JKH) reported a 39 percent rise in profit after tax to 5.82 billion rupees for the quarter ended September 2026.
  • —Gains in shipping services, property and financial services offset a sharp fall in vehicle-related earnings.
  • —Pre-tax profit edged up 2 percent to 7.95 billion rupees from 7.80 billion a year earlier.
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