CSE closes higher as buying interest strengthens

By Almas Equities Research

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its upward momentum on 25th June 2026, with both benchmark indices posting strong gains amid renewed investor confidence and broad-based buying interest. The market opened on a firm footing and maintained its positive trajectory throughout the session, supported by steady accumulation of fundamentally strong counters across multiple sectors.

Investor sentiment improved noticeably during the day, as market participants actively sought value opportunities despite recent volatility. The positive momentum accelerated in the latter half of trading, enabling the market to sustain its advance and close near the day’s highs. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 198.46 points, reflecting a solid recovery and signaling resilience in the broader market.

The Materials sector emerged as the leading contributor to market turnover, generating LKR 0.62 Bn with 12.78 Mn shares traded. SIL.N dominated sector activity, recording LKR 0.15 Bn in turnover with 0.31 Mn shares exchanged. Crossings contributed LKR 0.21 Bn, accounting for 7.75% of total market turnover, while the largest crossing was recorded in COMB.N, amounting to LKR 0.05 Bn involving 0.22 Mn shares traded.

At the close, the ASPI advanced by 198.46 points (+0.89%) to settle at 22,407.04, while the S&P SL20 Index gained 61.10 points (+0.99%) to close at 6,242.75. Total market turnover stood at LKR 2.73 Bn, with 67.79 Mn shares changing hands during the session.

Market breadth remained notably strong, with 198 gainers against 57 decliners, highlighting widespread buying interest across the market and reinforcing the positive tone of trading.

Among the key contributors to the index’s advance, DIAL.N added 19.63 points, followed by JKH.N, HAYL.N, MELS.N, and DIPD.N. On the downside, BUKI.N emerged as the largest drag on the index, shedding 4.23 points, while LION.N, CFLB.N, CARG.N, and CCS.N also weighed modestly on market performance.

Among notable trades, SIL.N attracted significant investor attention, recording LKR 0.15 Bn in turnover with 0.31 Mn shares traded, while posting a price gain of 2.83%, reflecting continued interest in selected value counters as the market's recovery gathered momentum.