S&P SL20 reached a record high above 6,200 on Friday as the All Share Price Index also broke past the 22,000 mark, signaling renewed strength in Sri Lanka’s stock market.
Sri Lanka’s stock market posts historic highs with strong gains in key indices.
Sri Lanka’s equity market recorded a major milestone this week as the benchmark S&P SL20 index surged past 6,200 points during intraday trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The move highlights strong momentum among the nation’s top 20 most liquid and valuable companies, reflecting increased investor confidence in blue-chip stocks.
At the same time, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 22,000 level for the first time, underscoring a broad-based rally across sectors. Market data showed the ASPI up 0.63 percent, or 139.07 points, trading at 22,090.86 with about an hour left in the session. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 was higher by 0.65 percent, or 39.88 points, at 6,188.09.
The S&P SL20 serves as a key benchmark for both local and foreign investors by tracking the country’s largest and most actively traded firms. Its breakthrough above 6,200 represents a symbolic step in Sri Lanka’s market recovery following years of volatility. Analysts note that such levels strengthen market sentiment and can encourage further institutional participation.
While these record highs mark a positive signal for the market, traders caution that sustainability will depend on turnover levels, corporate earnings, and broader macroeconomic conditions. For now, the latest performance confirms renewed optimism in Sri Lanka’s capital market and positions the Colombo Stock Exchange among the more dynamic regional markets in recent weeks.