📈 Colombo Stock Market Recovers on Positive Fundamentals

• Market Indices: The ASPI inched up +0.07% (+15.77 pts) to close at 21,418.57, while the S&P SL20 gained +0.29% (+17.10 pts) to 6,000.24. Advancers stood at 93 against 113 decliners. • Turnover & Foreign Inflows: Total market turnover exceeded Rs. 2 Bn on 53.6 Bn+ shares traded. Foreign investors remained net buyers, recording a net inflow of over Rs. 471.8 Mn. • Sector Leaders: • Food, Beverage & Tobacco led turnover with a 38% share, driven by Melstacorp (up Rs. 0.50 to Rs. 186.50). • Banking and Capital Goods collectively contributed 36% to total turnover, supported by gains in Sampath Bank (up Rs. 0.25 to Rs. 137.00). • Top Movers: Key positive movers included DIAL, HNB, NDB, DIPD, and JKH. Main drags were BREW, CINS, CARG, CTHR, and CCS. Crossings in Melstacorp, JKH, and Sampath Bank accounted for 44.6% of daily turnover.