FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened up on Tuesday, with food, beverage, and tobacco sectors leading in turnover.
Brent futures dropped below $95 per barrel, as diplomatic efforts were discussed. US President Donald Trump claimed proposals for a one-month ceasefire were brought forward by the US.
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 3.38 percent, or 712.88 points, reaching 21,784.11. The S&P SL20 index also rose by 3.63 percent, or 214.59 points, to settle at 6,123.82.
Top positive contributors included Hatton National Bank, which was up 4.04 percent at Rs.418.00, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, increasing by 3.85 percent to Rs.209.00, John Keells Holdings, rising 3.74 percent to Rs.19.40, Melstacorp, up 4.09 percent at Rs.171.75, and Dialog Axiata, which saw a 5.80 percent increase to Rs.31.00.
Market turnover reached 2.3 billion rupees, with the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors leading the morning turnover at 834 million rupees.
In other news, Asia Capital announced it has entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Japan Capital to acquire a 22.13 percent stake in Wadduwa Resorts, in a deal valued at Rs.75 million.
(Colombo/March 25/2026)
