FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the indices of the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline, as reported by CSE data. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) decreased by 0.13 percent.
The ASPI fell by 26.63 points, settling at 21,172.74, while the more actively traded S&P SL20 index saw a slight drop of 0.06 percent, or 3.31 points, bringing it down to 5,942.56. Over the course of the week, the market saw a reduction of 232.67 points.
Among the positive movers on the ASPI were LOLC Holdings, which rose by 3.24 percent to reach 493.25 rupees; LOLC Finance, which increased by 10.20 percent to 5.40 rupees; Melstacorp, climbing 0.56 percent to 180.50 rupees; and Carson Cumberbatch, which went up by 1.90 percent to 725.00 rupees.
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Conversely, the most significant declines were recorded by Hatton National Bank, down 0.77 percent to 385.00 rupees; Ceylinco Insurance, which fell by 1.68 percent to 2,851.25 rupees; and Ceylon Grain Elevators, down 2.19 percent to 470.00 rupees.
The total market turnover reached 2.45 billion rupees, with the retail sector leading this figure at 1.036 billion rupees.
Additionally, the Colombo Stock Exchange has levied penalties against each director of Anilana Hotels and Properties due to their failure to address the non-compliance regarding the late submission of interim financial statements for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, within the stipulated three-month timeframe after being placed on the Watch List. (Colombo/July24/2026)
