CSE Closes Lower as Food & Beverage Leads Turnover 📈

• Market Indices: The benchmark ASPI dropped 0.58% (122.82 points) to 21,139.31, while the liquid S&P SL20 fell 0.38% (22.63 points) to 5,954.04. • Trading Activity: Total market turnover reached Rs. 1.63 Bn, heavily led by the food, beverage & tobacco sector which generated Rs. 782.3 Mn. • Top Gainers: Richard Pieris (+2.18%), Namunukula plantations (+6.03%), Pan Asia Bank (+1.94%), and Ceylon Cold Stores (+1.05%). • Top Losers: John Keells Holdings (-1.04%), Melstacorp (-0.81%), RIL Property (-3.75%), and Cargills Ceylon (-2.06%). • Corporate Highlights: Hunas Holdings partnered with Tokyo-based CCH Inc. (effective Sept 14) to expand its real estate & hospitality operations.