📈 CSE Gains Rs. 89.4 Bn as ASPI Nears Record High

The Colombo stock market staged a strong recovery yesterday, adding Rs. 89.4 billion in value and bringing the ASPI within 133 points of its all-time peak. • Market Performance: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 1.00% (+233.28 points) to 23,527.13. The S&P SL 20 gained 1.48% (+94.18 points) to close at 6,458.03. • Trading Volume: Turnover reached Rs. 12.3 billion, a significant 219% increase over the monthly average. Approximately 223.7 million shares changed hands. • Sector Highlights: • Real Estate: Led the market, contributing 37% of total turnover. • Banking & Diversified Financials: Combined for 32% of turnover, driven by interest in HNB, SAMP, COMB, DFCC, and CFIN. • Investor Sentiment: Retail participation was strong, while high-net-worth (HNW) involvement remained moderate. Foreign investors recorded a net outflow of Rs. 1.7 billion. • Context: The surge follows a previous day of technical disruptions, with the ASPI now eyeing its 12 November 2025 record of 23,659.