CSE extends post-Budget rally to second session

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Colombo stock market extended its post-Budget rally to a second session yesterday with the benchmark index setting a new high and turnover exceeding Rs. 8.2 billion on robust investor activity.

The ASPI closed up 0.34%, gaining 79.57 points to 23,582.16 and the active S&P SL20 was up 0.44%, or 28.56 points, to 6,528.60. The market turnover was on nearly 223.1 shares traded and foreign investors were net buyers with a net inflow of Rs. 26 million. First Capital Research said the Colombo Bourse experienced mixed sentiment during early trading but eventually closed in positive territory with retail and HNW participation remaining robust throughout the session. RICH, DIAL, DFCC, AEL, and HNB emerged as key positive contributors to ASPI gain while turnover reflected a 21% increase against the monthly average of Rs. 6.8 billion.

The Capital Goods sector dominated activity, accounting for 28% of total turnover, followed by the Banking and Food, Beverage and Tobacco sectors, which collectively contributed 35%.