The market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has seen a decrease of 3.4%, bringing it down to Rs. 4,382 billion as of the end of September 2024, according to data from the Finance Ministry. This decline coincided with the exit of seven listed companies from the stock exchange during the same period. The
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 302.30/50 to the US dollar on Tuesday, according to dealers. This marks a slight decline from Monday’s closing rate of 302.30/43. In the secondary bond market, yields remained relatively stable. A bond maturing on December 15, 2026 was quoted at 10.70/80 percent, down from 10.75/80 percent. Meanwhile, a bond
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday, according to data from its site. The broader All Share Index dropped by 1.67 percent, or 191.01 points, closing at 11,251. The more liquid S&P SL20 Index declined by 2.30 percent, or 75.77 points, to close at 3,214. Turnover for the day was 863 million. “We believe
The Colombo stock market’s downturn continued yesterday, with the benchmark ASPI index hitting a four-month low amid subdued trading activity. The ASPI dropped by 0.9% or over 108 points, closing at 11,511, marking its fourth consecutive session in the red. The S&P SL20 Index also fell by 1%, while turnover totaled Rs. 558.6 million across