📉 Colombo Stock Market: One-Month Low Amid Near Five-Month Low Turnover

• The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) indices fell sharply on weak investor interest, with the ASPI closing at its second lowest point since 28 October. • ASPI: Down 0.80% (-182.14 pts) to 22,662.09. • S&P SL20: Down 0.68% (-42.85 pts). Market Activity & Finance: • Turnover hit a near five-month low (lowest since 7 July 2025) at just over Rs. 2.34 Billion. • Turnover was 57.5% below the monthly average. • Foreign investors were net sellers, recording an outflow of Rs. 103.46 Million. Sector & Stock Contributions: • Negative market contribution was primarily driven by major Banking counters (SAMP, COMB, HNB). • Capital Goods was the top contributor to turnover at 31%, led by Hemas Holdings and AccessEngineering, with the sector index falling 0.81%. • Diversified Financials and Banking sectors collectively contributed 26% to the day's turnover. • High Net Worth and Institutional interest was noted in Hemas Holdings, Diesel & Motor Engineering, and LOLC Holdings.