📈 CSE Extends Recovery as ASPI Gains 0.24%

• Market Indices & Overview: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its rebound amid low investor participation. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose 0.24% (+49.81 pts) to close at 21,199.37, while the S&P SL20 gained 0.22% (+13.25 pts) to end at 5,945.87. Market breadth was slightly positive with 102 advancers versus 100 decliners. • Turnover & Foreign Flow: Daily turnover reached nearly Rs. 1.1 Bn across 37.7 Mn shares traded. Foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of Rs. 188.6 Mn. • Sector Highlights: - Capital Goods: Led daily turnover (29% contribution), driven by John Keells Holdings (closed flat at Rs. 19.60). Sector index rose 0.42%. - Banking: Second highest turnover contributor. Sector index gained 0.43%, supported by National Development Bank (+Rs. 1.75 to Rs. 109.25) and Sampath Bank (+25 cents to Rs. 137.00). - Food, Beverage & Tobacco: Combined with Banking to contribute 36% of overall turnover. • Key Drivers & Activity: The primary positive ASPI drivers were Hatton National Bank (HNB), Ceylon Tea Services (CARS), Ceylinco Insurance (CINS), NDB, and Tokyo Cement (TKYO). High-net-worth and institutional interest was centered on John Keells Holdings, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, and HNB.