📈 CSE Opens Week in Green on Strong Sentiment and Appreciating LKR

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) started the week with a broad-based rally, driven by a strengthening Rupee and positive global developments, including progressing US-Iran peace talks and easing oil prices. • Market Performance: The ASPI surged by 1.98% (+435.13 points) to close at 22,364.77, while the S&P SL20 rose 1.95% (+118.08 points) to 6,179.10. High-net-worth and retail participation remained somewhat subdued in a cautious market. • Turnover & Trading: Total market turnover crossed Rs. 2.4 Bn with 106.1 million shares traded. Foreign investors recorded a net outflow of Rs. 24.6 Mn. • Sector & Stock Highlights: Capital Goods led daily turnover with a 15% share, driven by Colombo Dockyard (+Rs. 5 to Rs. 137.50), with the sector index gaining 2.19%. Food, Beverage & Tobacco and Diversified Financials collectively contributed 28% to turnover. Ceylon Cold Stores gained 2.41% (+Rs. 5.25 to Rs. 130.25). Apparel & Textiles saw retail interest via Teejay Lanka, which closed up at Rs. 31.60. Top overall positive index contributors included DIAL (+Rs. 2.60 to Rs. 39.90), COMB, JKH, SAMP, and HHL.