📈 Market Turnover Tops Rs. 4 Bn as Indices Edge Up

Sri Lanka’s equity market recorded a modest gain on Wednesday (Feb 25), supported by steady domestic participation at the Colombo Stock Exchange. • Market Performance The All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 12.48 points (+0.05%) to close at 23,703.10. The blue-chip S&P SL20 Index gained 4.15 points (+0.06%) to end at 6,685.27. • Turnover & Participation Total market turnover reached Rs. 4.02 Bn. Trading was heavily dominated by domestic investors, with local purchases and sales totaling Rs. 3.97 Bn and Rs. 3.90 Bn respectively. • Foreign Investor Activity Foreign participation remained subdued, resulting in a net foreign outflow for the session. Foreign Purchases: Rs. 48 Mn Foreign Sales: Rs. 114 Mn _Note: Market turnover was significantly influenced by the banking and diversified financials sectors._