FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday morning, the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka exhibited positive movement, as indicated by the latest data. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) experienced a modest increase of 0.09 percent.
The ASPI rose by 18.43 points, reaching a total of 20,997.61. In parallel, the more actively traded S&P SL20 climbed 0.27 percent, equating to an increase of 16.10 points, bringing it to 5,925.55.
Key stocks contributing positively to the ASPI included Hatton National Bank, which saw a rise of 1.65 percent to 386.00 rupees, Ceylon Cold Stores, which increased by 1.27 percent to 120.00 rupees, and Sri Lanka Telecom, which rose by 2.16 percent to 89.90 rupees.
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Conversely, the market also witnessed declines from several companies, with Commercial Bank falling by 0.25 percent to 202.00 rupees, Hayleys decreasing by 0.67 percent to 224.00 rupees, and the Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka dropping by 0.38 percent to 52.80 rupees.
The overall market turnover amounted to 114.4 million rupees, with the Consumer Durables & Apparel sector leading the way, contributing 37.5 million rupees to the total turnover.
(Colombo/September 22/2026)
