📈 CSE ASPI Hits New Historic All-Time High

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached an unprecedented milestone today, closing at its highest level in history. • Overall Market Performance The benchmark ASPI gained 100.90 points (+0.43%) to finish at 23,708.70, breaking the previous record of 23,659.70 set in November 2025. The blue-chip S&P SL20 index also saw a strong uptick, rising 63.65 points (+0.98%) to close at 6,558.41. • Sector & Market Drivers Investor sentiment remains bolstered by the recovery of the financials and industrials sectors. Recent data indicates the financials sector (accounting for ~60% of the S&P SL20) continues to lead market momentum, while the capital goods and food, beverage & tobacco sectors remain dominant in daily turnover. • Key Highlights • Record High: ASPI 23,708.70. • Growth: S&P SL20 increased by nearly 1% in a single session. • Context: The rally reflects growing confidence in the banking sector's profitability and broader structural reforms in the 2026 economic landscape. _Note: Based on market closing data from January 14, 2026._