The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its downward trend on Wednesday (October 14), with both benchmark indices closing lower amid intensified selling pressure.
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) declined by 281.42 points, or 1.40%, to close at 19,796.06, marking a new year-to-date low. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 Index fell by 53.67 points, or 0.94%, to end the session at 5,676.43.
The ASPI slipped below the key 20,000-point psychological threshold during the trading session and continued to weaken towards the close.
Market turnover increased to Rs. 1.93 billion, with 104.30 million shares traded during the day.
The Capital Goods sector recorded the highest sectoral turnover at Rs. 405.82 million, while Dialog Axiata PLC led individual counters with a turnover of Rs. 294.89 million.
