Sri Lanka Investor Forum in Dubai Showcases 2025 Market Surge 📈

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted a strategic investor forum in Dubai to highlight Sri Lanka’s robust capital market performance and economic outlook. • Market Performance: Sri Lanka’s stock market emerged as the third-best performer in the region for 2025. • All Share Price Index (ASPI): Closed at 22,624 points, marking a significant 42% YoY growth. • S&P SL20 Index: Rose to 6,157 points, reflecting a 27% YoY increase in liquid blue-chip stocks. • Regional Comparison: With a 42% gain, Sri Lanka trailed only South Korea (76% YoY) and Pakistan (45% YoY) in regional performance rankings. • Key Participation: The forum featured high-level insights from the Central Bank Governor, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, and leadership from the SEC and CSE. Discussions focused on sustaining growth and attracting foreign portfolio investment to the financial services and capital markets sectors.