CSE recovers slightly after previous day’s decline

By Almas Equities Research 

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded another session of heightened volatility on September 4, 2025, mirroring the trading pattern of the previous day. Despite wide intraday swings, the market managed to close marginally higher, offsetting Wednesday’s decline. Intraday volatility remained elevated, with a fluctuation of 107 points between the day’s high and low.

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 16.25 points, or 0.08%, to close at 20,991.98, while the S&P SL20 Index slipped 0.10 points to end broadly unchanged at 6,004.60. Market turnover amounted to LKR 5.67 billion, with a share volume of 306.72 million.

Crossings contributed LKR 0.59 billion, representing 10% of total turnover. The largest negotiated transaction was recorded in EBCR.N, generating LKR 351.9 million from 5.1 million shares, making it both the highest crossing turnover and volume for the session.

Sector-wise, Capital Goods led activity, contributing 18% of total turnover, with EBCR.N accounting for LKR 446 million. The session also witnessed growing buying interest in real estate operating counters, which generated notable turnover alongside price gains.

Market breadth remained mixed, with 104 gainers against 107 decliners.

Top Contributors to the ASPI:

Positive: RIL.N was the strongest contributor, adding 8.07 index points, followed by CTC.N, PLR.N, RICH.N and JKH.N.

Negative: CTHR.N was the largest drag, subtracting 14.93 index points, while SPEN.N, DFCC.N, CARS.N, and HNB.N also weighed on the index.

Among notable trades, RIL.N attracted strong investor interest, posting turnover of LKR 589.54 million and advancing 8.42% during the session.