July 15, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) marked an historic achievement today (15) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbed past the 19,000-point threshold, a landmark moment for the nation’s capital markets.
The ASPI breached this new high at approximately 9.34 a.m., signalling renewed investor confidence.
Just a day prior, the index had closed at 18,838.39 points, reflecting a gain of 297.13 points. Trading activity remained robust, with the previous session’s turnover reaching approximately Rs. 9.49 billion— underscoring sustained market engagement from both institutional and retail investors.
Analysts attribute the surge to a combination of stable macroeconomic indicators, renewed domestic and foreign investment flows, and buoyant corporate earnings expectations.
Market observers caution that whilst today’s milestone is a cause for celebration, maintaining momentum will depend on continued economic stability, policy clarity, and consistent corporate performance.
