📉 Continuous Market Decline Wipes Out Rs. 324 Bn from Colombo Bourse in October 2026

• Market Downturn Overview: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) lost nearly Rs. 324 Bn in total market capitalization during the first 20 days of October 2026 due to continuous market declines. • Index Performance: • All Share Price Index (ASPI): Dropped by 75.64 points to close at 19,983.78, dipping below the psychological 20,000-point threshold. • S&P SL20 Index: Fell by 19.24 points to settle at 5,681.51 points. • Market Capitalization Breakdown: • Current Valuation: Rs. 7,224.21 Bn as of October 20. • Start of October 2026: Rs. 7,548.18 Bn. • Cumulative Loss: Rs. 323.97 Bn (~Rs. 324 Bn) over 20 days. • Historical Context: A year prior (October 14, 2025), total market capitalization crossed the historic Rs. 8,000 Bn (Rs. 8 trillion) threshold for the first time.