FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline on Thursday afternoon, as indicated by market data. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell by 0.91 percent.
The ASPI decreased by 200.70 points, bringing it down to 21,810. Meanwhile, the more actively traded S&P SL20 index also declined by 0.96 percent, or 58.82 points, settling at 6,039.
Among the few stocks that contributed positively to the ASPI, Hemas Holdings saw an increase of 1.92 percent, reaching 31.80 rupees. Other gainers included Colombo Dockyard, which rose by 0.59 percent to 128.75 rupees, and Commercial Credit and Finance, up 2.49 percent at 123.25 rupees.
Conversely, several companies had a negative impact on the index, including Dialog Axiata, which dropped 4.21 percent to 41.00 rupees. Hatton National Bank fell by 0.51 percent to 393.00 rupees, while Commercial Bank of Ceylon decreased by 0.98 percent to 203.00 rupees. John Keells Holdings also saw a decline of 0.50 percent, ending at 20.00 rupees.
The total market turnover reached 1 billion rupees, with the banking sector leading this figure at 104.3 million rupees.
In corporate news, United Motors Lanka announced a proposed dividend of 40 cents per share, pending approval from shareholders. The company’s shares were trading down by 1.75 percent at 28.00 rupees. (Colombo/June04/2026)
