October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s stock market reached a major milestone as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the 22,000-point threshold for the first time in its history.
As of midday on October 03, the benchmark index stood at 22,057.58 points, marking an increase of 108.39 points from the previous session.
The record-breaking performance reflects growing investor confidence and renewed market momentum.
The latest surge comes amid a backdrop of improved macroeconomic indicators, easing inflationary pressure, and anticipation of policy stability—factors that have encouraged both domestic and foreign participation in equity markets.
