The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka saw a modest increase on Thursday, according to data published on its website. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by 0.03 percent, gaining 7.45 points to reach 23,813. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index experienced a slight uptick of 0.05 percent, adding 3.04 points to settle at 6,622. The market turnover was recorded at 8.32 billion rupees.
The leading contributors to the ASPI’s positive performance included Hatton National Bank (HNB), which increased by 8.75 rupees to 432 rupees; DFCC Bank, rising by 3.25 rupees to 160.25 rupees; and United Motors, which went up by 40.90 rupees to 3.65 rupees.
Conversely, Hayleys and Dockyard were the top negative contributors. Hayleys’ shares fell by 15.75 rupees to 234 rupees, and Dockyard’s shares decreased by 6.25 rupees to 136 rupees. This decline followed a rise in share prices on Wednesday, sparked by market speculation. On Wednesday, Hayleys had announced a dividend of 6 rupees per share along with a 3-for-50 rights issue.
Renuka Holdings reported that Almas Holdings (Private) Limited had sold 24.78 percent of its issued ordinary non-voting shares. Following this announcement, Renuka Holdings saw its voting shares rise by 3.90 rupees to 61.90 rupees and its non-voting shares increase by 1.20 rupees to 44.70 rupees.
Additionally, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced a donation of 25 million rupees to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, aimed at supporting reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.
(Colombo/Jan22/2026)
