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Colombo Stock Exchange hits historic high as ASPI surpasses 18,500

Friday, 11 July 2025 - 6:01 pm

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 18,500-point mark for the first time in the market's history.

The ASPI surged by 379.77 points, or 2.09%, to close at 18,541.26.

The S&P SL20 index also posted strong gains, rising 143.70 points (2.68%) to end the day at 5,502.34.

Market activity was buoyant, with total tu over exceeding Rs. 10.22 billion, reflecting renewed investor confidence.


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