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Live · Colombo Stock Exchange · as of 4 Aug, 14:58

ASPI21,082.08▼ 0.19%S&P SL205,936.94▼ 0.06%JKH19.90▲ 0.00%SAMP136.00▼ 0.37%PABC54.00▲ 0.00%CCS125.00▼ 0.60%SIRA28.00▲ 4.48%CTHR470.00▼ 6.56%HNBF8.00▼ 2.44%HAYC178.50▲ 0.00%RIL23.40▼ 0.43%TKYO63.50▼ 1.09%CIC29.30▲ 1.03%HAYL222.75▼ 0.34%ASPI21,082.08▼ 0.19%S&P SL205,936.94▼ 0.06%JKH19.90▲ 0.00%SAMP136.00▼ 0.37%PABC54.00▲ 0.00%CCS125.00▼ 0.60%SIRA28.00▲ 4.48%CTHR470.00▼ 6.56%HNBF8.00▼ 2.44%HAYC178.50▲ 0.00%RIL23.40▼ 0.43%TKYO63.50▼ 1.09%CIC29.30▲ 1.03%HAYL222.75▼ 0.34%
All Share Price Index21,082.08-39.70 (-0.19%)
S&P Sri Lanka 205,936.94-3.35 (-0.06%)
AI market outlookneutral

The Colombo Stock Exchange drifted lower in thin trading, with the ASPI and S&P SL20 both posting marginal losses despite selective buying in SIERRA CABLES and CIC HOLDINGS, while heavyweight JOHN KEELLS and HAYCARB remained flat. This cautious tone aligns with the domestic backdrop of IMF disbursement approval arriving just as the rupee faces renewed pressure, offset by the global relief of easing oil prices as the Strait of Hormuz peace framework nears—a positive for Sri Lanka’s trade-dependent economy. With mixed signals from external peace dividends and internal currency stress, investors appear to be holding steady rather than committing to directional bets.

AI-generated market commentary for information only — not investment advice. Markets are volatile; always do your own research.

Active stocks

SymbolCompanyPrice (LKR)Change%Volume
JKHJOHN KEELLS HOLDINGS PLC19.90+0.00+0.00%7,610,175
SAMPSAMPATH BANK PLC136.00-0.50-0.37%878,505
PABCPAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION PLC54.00+0.00+0.00%1,664,193
CCSCEYLON COLD STORES PLC125.00-0.75-0.60%705,535
SIRASIERRA CABLES PLC28.00+1.20+4.48%1,132,376
CTHRC T HOLDINGS PLC470.00-33.00-6.56%57,633
HNBFHNB FINANCE PLC8.00-0.20
-2.44%
3,328,803
HAYCHAYCARB PLC178.50+0.00+0.00%135,661
RILR I L PROPERTY PLC23.40-0.10-0.43%1,034,974
TKYOTOKYO CEMENT COMPANY (LANKA) PLC63.50-0.70-1.09%337,489
CICC I C HOLDINGS PLC29.30+0.30+1.03%701,107
HAYLHAYLEYS PLC222.75-0.75-0.34%90,166