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Colombo stock market recoups 30% of Monday's Rs. 240 b value wipe-off
Daily FT
|December 03, 2025
THE Colombo stock market yesterday bounced back capturing 30% of the value lost on Monday when market opened following the devastating Ditwah cyclone.
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The market yesterday saw the benchmark ASPI gain by 1% or 219 points and the active S&P SL20 by 0.85%. On Monday the indices plunged by 690 points and 181 points respectively wiping off Rs. 240 billion in value. Market capitalisation gained by Rs. 72 billion yesterday.
First Capital said the market bounced back as investors capitalised on emerging bargain-hunting opportunities. Top contributors for the ASPI were RICH, CINS, SAMP, BUKI and NDB. Participation from HNW investors remained restrained while retail investors sought bargain hunting opportunities.
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