CSE Indices End Flat Amid Mixed Interest 📈

The Colombo stock market remained steady for the second straight session, with indices closing marginally lower despite healthy turnover levels. • Overall Market Performance The All Share Price Index (ASPI) edged down by 0.71 points to 23,607.80. The S&P SL20 index also dipped by 0.12% (7.69 points) to close at 6,494.76. Total market turnover reached over Rs. 4.9 Bn, with approximately 133.3 million shares changing hands. • Investor Activity Foreign investors recorded a net inflow of Rs. 22 Mn. High net worth and institutional activity was concentrated in banking and diversified financials, specifically Citizens Development Business Finance, Melstacorp, and Hatton National Bank. Retail interest remained strong in speculative counters and the real estate sector. • Sector Breakdowns • Capital Goods: Emerged as the top turnover contributor (19%), led by Sierra Cables which saw its price rise by Rs. 1.30 to Rs. 36.30, despite the sector index falling 1.43%. • Banking: The second highest contributor, accounting for a significant portion of the 29% share held together with diversified financials. The sector index rose 0.34%, supported by Commercial Bank which edged up to Rs. 219.75. • Real Estate: Attracted notably higher interest alongside foreign currency-earning counters. • Top Laggards Price losses in blue-chip diversified holdings like John Keells Holdings (JKH), alongside Colombo Dockyard and DFCC Bank, weighed on the ASPI.