Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market

April 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points, or 4.21%, to close at 21,917.60.

Market turnover stood at Rs. 6.61 billion, reflecting heightened investor activity and confidence.

According to the CSE, today’s performance marks one of the strongest single-day advances in recent weeks. (Newswire)