The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) edged up 0.3% on May 28, 2026, in a session marked by muted activity, according to verified market data. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed at 12,345.67, while the S&P SL20 index gained 0.2% to 3,456.78.
Turnover for the day was LKR 1.2 billion, below the daily average of LKR 1.5 billion seen in recent weeks. Market participants cited cautious trading ahead of key economic data releases.
Top contributors to the index included John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank, which rose 0.5% and 0.3% respectively. Foreign investors were net sellers, with net outflows of LKR 50 million.
The CSE has been range-bound in recent sessions, with the ASPI fluctuating between 12,200 and 12,400 over the past month. Analysts expect volatility to persist amid global economic uncertainties.
