CSE Trading Mixed Midday; Banking Sector Drives Market Turnover š
ā¢ Overall Figures: The benchmark ASPI dipped marginally by 0.07% (-14.27 points) to 21,304.04, while the more liquid S&P SL20 rose 0.09% (+5.25 points) to 5,991.70. Market turnover stood at LKR 466.2 Mn. ā¢ Sector Breakdown: The banking sector dominated market liquidity, leading total turnover with LKR 179.15 Mn. ā¢ Top Movers: Key positive contributors included Ceylon Cold Stores (+2.05% at LKR 124.25), Haycarb (+1.40% at LKR 198.75), and Industrial Asphalts (+20.00% at LKR 0.60). Major drag came from Browns Investments (-5.26% at LKR 5.40), Commercial Credit (-4.66% at LKR 102.25), and DFCC Bank (-0.60% at LKR 125.00). ā¢ Corporate Updates: SANASA Life Insurance announced its debt securities will remain on the CSE Watch List following audit disclosures. The firm plans to address this within 15 months by upgrading its credit rating to investment grade through equity capital raising.