The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a significant milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 24,000 mark during intraday trading, marking a historic first. The benchmark index concluded the session at 23,956.51 points, representing an increase of 142.74 points from the previous day, highlighting robust market momentum.
The S&P SL20 Index also saw gains, rising by 31.65 points to close at 6,649.50. The day’s turnover soared to an impressive Rs. 10.50 billion, fueled by substantial trading volumes in Colombo Dockyard PLC, which accounted for Rs. 2.12 billion, and LOLC Holdings PLC, contributing Rs. 1.24 billion.
Market advances were primarily driven by LOLC Holdings, Colombo Dockyard, Commercial Bank, Browns Investments, and Melstacorp, which collectively provided significant support to the indices.
