📈 CSE Market Cap Crosses Rs. 8 Trillion Mark Amid Real Returns Surge

• New Benchmark: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) market capitalisation exceeded the Rs. 8 Trillion level for the first time, driven by a 40.48% gain Year-to-Date (YTD). • Exceptional Real Returns: The CBSL reports that the inflation-adjusted equity market delivered an average real return of 65.1% up to August 2025, compared to 24.8% in 2024. • Trading Activity: Average daily turnover saw a significant jump, climbing to Rs. 4.84 billion in the first eight months of 2025—more than double the Rs. 2.24 billion recorded in 2024. • Upside Potential: The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio stands at 9.81, which the CBSL notes is still below the long-term average of 12.13, indicating room for further growth. • Key Drivers: Strong performance is attributed to continued disinflation, robust dividend pay outs, and improved macroeconomic stability.