FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka commenced trading on a downturn this Monday, maintaining a negative trend through the midday session, with the capital goods sector driving the turnover.
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) decreased by 0.86 percent, equating to a drop of 183.49 points, bringing it to a level of 21,192.24.
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index fell by 1.12 percent, losing 67.42 points to settle at 5,932.57.
The total turnover for the day reached 1 billion rupees, with the capital goods sector leading this figure at 287 million rupees.
In global markets, Brent crude oil futures were priced around 115 dollars per barrel, influenced by the Houthi group’s involvement in the West Asia conflict and the recent deployment of additional US troops near Iran.
Among the top gainers in the ASPI were Bukit Darah, which increased by 8.96 percent to Rs. 939.00, and Browns Investments, which rose by 8.77 percent to Rs. 6.20.
Conversely, the major losers included Hayleys, which fell by 4.93 percent to Rs. 212.00, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, down by 1.57 percent to Rs. 204.00, and National Development Bank, which decreased by 3.14 percent to Rs. 131.00. (Colombo/March 30/2026)
