📈 CSE Records 5.25% Monthly Growth Amid Mixed Trading

Despite closing the final sessions of the month on a downward note, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) demonstrated strong resilience throughout January 2026, driven by sustained investor interest in key financial and industrial sectors. • Market Performance: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 5.25% overall in January, despite a daily dip of 88.58 points (-0.37%) to close at 23,812.31 on the 30th. • Blue-Chip Activity: The S&P SL20 Index fell by 14.51 points to 6,641.15 during the final session, reflecting a slight correction in large-cap stocks. • Liquidity: Daily market turnover remained robust at Rs. 9.19 billion, indicating high participation levels compared to historical averages. • Summary: While the month ended with two consecutive days of losses, the overall 5.25% monthly appreciation signals a positive start for the year for Sri Lanka's capital markets. _Note: Based on provisional market data as of January 30, 2026._ ---