FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced an upswing, fueled by the announcement of a deal between the United States and Iran. Market analysts reported a significant increase in the benchmark index, which surged by 3.43 percent.
“There was a noticeable uplift in market sentiment across all sectors,” stated Ranjan Ranatunga, Assistant Vice President of Research at First Capital.
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbed by 743.22 points, closing at 22,380, while the S&P SL20 index saw an increase of 3.28 percent, equating to a rise of 197.47 points, finishing at 6,224.
Market turnover reached 4 billion rupees, reflecting a marked improvement compared to previous weeks.
Notable contributors to the ASPI included Sampath Bank, which rose by 5.50 rupees to reach 145.25, Commercial Bank, increasing by 7 rupees to 209.25, John Keells Holdings, up by 50 cents at 20.50 rupees, Melstacorp, which gained 5.25 rupees to close at 185.50, and Dialog Axiata, up by 1.70 rupees to 45.60. All banking stocks ended the day positively.
Additionally, Senkadagala Finance declared a dividend of 2.8 rupees per share, with its stock closing up by 16.550 rupees at 417.50. (Colombo/Jun15/2026)
