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CSE makes strong rebound
Daily FT
|October 17, 2025
COLOMBO stock market rebounded sharply to close yesterday in the green after the previous sessions decline on profit taking.
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The ASPI ended 0.56% higher, up 123.87 points to 22,416.15 and the S&P SL20 closed 0.45% up, gaining 27.82 points to 6,226.64.
Market turnover was Rs. 8.87 billion on more than 293.7 million shares traded. Foreigners were net sellers with a net outflow of Rs. 1.4 billion.
First Capital Research said the Colombo Bourse gained 124 points yesterday to ultimately close at 22,416. Retail participation in small to mid-cap shares was lower compared to previous sessions, while HNW activity was strong in blue-chip counters.
HHL, SAMP, VLL, RICH, and DIMO emerged as the key positive contributors to the index.
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