The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended in negative territory today, reversing the previous session’s gains after a volatile trading day. The All-Share Price Index (ASPI) rose by more than 120 points in the first 30 minutes of trading but later slid by 270 points, closing the day lower.
The ASPI closed at 20,641.83, down 127.51 points or 0.61%, while the S&P SL20 Index fell 43.55 points or 0.73% to end at 5,886.16. Market turnover reached LKR 6.57 billion, with a total share volume of 267.94 million.
Crossings accounted for 31% of the turnover (LKR 2.09 billion), led by PLR.N, which generated LKR 1.41 billion from 45.50 million shares. The Real Estate sector dominated overall activity, contributing 30% of turnover, mainly driven by PLR.N, which alone recorded LKR 1.91 billion.
Market sentiment was weak, with 142 stocks declining against 69 gainers.
Top contributors to the ASPI
- Positive: CFIN.N (+5.43 index points), followed by PLR.N, GLAS.N, CTC.N, and SEYB.N.
- Negative: HNB.N (-23.08 points), followed by CARG.N, DFCC.N, JKH.N, and DIAL.N.
PLR.N emerged as the most actively traded counter of the day, with 73% of its LKR 1.91 billion transactions executed off the floor.
