📉 CSE Closes Down on Subdued Rs. 815 Mn Turnover

• Market Performance: Benchmark ASPI slipped 0.14% (-29.54 points) to end at 21,037.35. The liquid S&P SL20 edged up 0.10% (+5.70 points) to close at 5,948.48. • Trading Activity: Total daily turnover dropped sharply to Rs. 814.88 Mn. Analysts noted that broader macroeconomic concerns continue to weigh on market activity despite recent retail momentum following a sovereign credit rating upgrade. • Sector Leaders: • Banking & Financials: Led turnover with Rs. 240.92 Mn, followed by Diversified Financials at Rs. 179.77 Mn. Crossings were recorded in NDB Bank. • Positive Drivers: SMB Finance (+10.00%), Ambeon Holdings (+2.04%), and Sampath Bank (+0.53%). • Key Laggards: Lion Brewery (-2.21%), Ceylon Cold Stores (-1.44%), Dialog Axiata (-0.64%), and Commercial Bank (-0.24%). • Corporate News: Renewable Energy firm WindForce PLC announced winning government bids for 28 MW / 144 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) via six project entities, with an estimated equity investment of ~Rs. 944 Mn.