ASPI debuts a new all-time high, closing at 23,709

• 14 Jan 2026
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The Colombo Bourse reached all time high with ASPI closing at 23,709 moving up by 101 points. S&P SL20 index increased by 47 points to close the day at 6,542. Top positive contributors for the ASPI were DIAL, MELS, NTB, LIOC and HAYL.

Daily turnover was recorded at LKR 9.3Bn, representing an increase of 102.6% above the monthly average level of LKR 4.6Bn. HNW participants showcased a high participation resulting over 34% of turnover through crossings.

HNW interest were mainly among Blue Chip, Banks and Construction sector counters. Meanwhile retail participants were more focused on lower valued stocks. Telecommunication sector contributed 19% of total turnover driven by crossings in DIAL, contributing LKR 1.6Bn to turnover (17.7%), while Capital Goods and Banking sectors together accounted for 29%. Foreign investors turned net sellers, posting a net outflow of LKR 1.7Bn.

BOND MARKET

Mid-curve sees a rise in buying activity

The secondary bond market yield curve saw heightened trading activity amid high trading volumes, with buying interest emerging in the mid-tenor segment of the yield curve. Amongst the traded maturities, the 01.05.2027 maturity traded at 9.05% whilst 15.03.2028 traded within a range of 9.10% to 9.15%.

Meanwhile, the 01.05.2028 and 01.07.2028 maturities traded between 9.20% and 9.28%. In addition, the 15.10.2028 and 15.12.2028 maturities were traded in the range of 9.25% to 9.35%. Further along the curve, the 15.06.2029 maturity traded at 9.65%, while the 15.09.2029, 15.10.2029, 15.12.2029, and 01.03.2030 maturities traded within the range of 9.70% to 9.75%.

Moreover, the 15.03.2031 and 01.10.2032 maturities traded at yields of 10.15% and 10.55%, respectively. Further along the curve, the 01.06.2033 maturity traded in the range of 10.50% to 10.55%, while the 15.06.2035 maturity traded between 11.17% and 11.25%. On the external front, the LKR remained broadly stable against the USD, closing at LKR 309.1/USD compared to LKR 309.0/USD recorded the previous day. Overnight liquidity in the banking system expanded to LKR 182.72Bn from LKR 151.97Bn recorded previously.

Courtesy: First Capital Research

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