ASPI drops 797 points in sharp 3.5% fall

March 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a sharp decline today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing at 21,904.14 points, down 797.77 points or 3.51%.

Market turnover stood at Rs. 5.8 billion, reflecting heightened trading activity amid the downturn. 

Analysts noted that the drop marks one of the steepest single‑day declines in recent weeks. (Newswire)