FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Midday trading on Wednesday revealed a downturn in the indices of Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange, according to data from the CSE. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) experienced a decline of 0.05 percent.
The ASPI decreased by 10.13 points, settling at 21,468.94, while the more active S&P SL20 index fell by 0.10 percent, or 6.25 points, bringing it down to 6,034.66.
Among the positive performers impacting the ASPI were Hayleys, which increased by 0.89 percent to 227.00 rupees, and Hatton National Bank, which rose by 0.20 percent to 385.00 rupees.
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Conversely, the leading negative influences included Central Finance Company, which dropped by 2.91 percent to 225.25 rupees, Melstacorp, declining by 0.39 percent to 191.25 rupees, and DFCC Bank, which fell by 0.97 percent to 127.00 rupees.
The market’s turnover reached 541.6 million rupees, with banks dominating the activity by contributing 234 million rupees.
Additionally, the state-owned Bank of Ceylon announced its intention to raise 10 billion rupees through the issuance of Basel III compliant, rated, unlisted, unsecured, subordinated, perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital (ATI) debentures. (Colombo/August19/2026)
