The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 21,500-point mark today (09), marking its return to the level after nearly two months.
The index had previously fallen below the 21,500 mark on September 9.
The ASPI gained 291.72 points during today's trading session, closing at 21,531.37 points.
This marks the fourth consecutive trading day of gains for the index, with a cumulative increase of 1,452.1 points over the past five trading sessions.
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 Index also recorded an increase of 97.77 points, closing at 6,143.15 points.
The day's total market turnover amounted to Rs. 3.33 billion, while share prices of 168 companies recorded gains compared to the previous trading day.
