📈 CSE Daily Turnover Surges Past Rs. 16 Bn via Massive Block Deals

• Market Highlights: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a massive total turnover of Rs. 16.85 Bn today (Aug 24), reaching its highest single-day turnover since July 16, 2025 (Rs. 17.01 Bn). • Key Sector & Stock Drivers: • CT Holdings PLC: 20.14 Mn shares crossed at Rs. 575 per share, generating Rs. 11.58 Bn in turnover. The transaction represents the complete exit of Ranjit Page, the company's second-largest shareholder, who sold his entire ~10% stake. • Cargills (Ceylon) PLC: 6.00 Mn shares traded at Rs. 700 per share via crossings, generating Rs. 4.20 Bn in turnover. • Parent-subsidiary structure remains intact, with parent firm CT Holdings maintaining a 71.18% stake in Cargills (Ceylon).