📈 CSE Begins Week Up 0.11% Amid Moderate Activity

• Overall Figures: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended August on a positive note. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.11% (+22.78 points) to close at 21,338.69, while the S&P SL20 rose 0.07% (+4.34 points) to end at 6,009.68. Market breadth was slightly negative with 104 advancing counters against 108 decliners. • Turnover & Foreign Inflows: Total market turnover reached Rs. 1.01 Bn with over 50.6 million shares traded. Foreign investors recorded a net inflow of Rs. 18.6 million. Trading was primarily driven by retail investors, while high-net-worth (HNW) activity remained muted. • Sector Breakdown: The capital goods sector dominated total turnover, contributing 30%. The food, beverage & tobacco and diversified financials sectors jointly accounted for 31%, highlighting focused liquidity across core operational areas critical to national economic activity. • Top Contributors: Key positive contributors to the ASPI included BIL, CARS, WIND, JKH, and DFCC. Main negative drags on the index included BREW, VONE, MELS, HNB, and SEMB.