Colombo, Sri Lanka – 14 September 2026 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded the trading week ending September 11, 2026, with key indices experiencing a downturn and overall market turnover significantly lower than the previous week. The latest weekly report, released by the CSE on September 11, 2026, painted a picture of cautious trading amidst prevailing economic conditions.
Key Market Performance Indicators
The bellwether All Share Price Index (ASPI) registered a decline, closing the week at 21,382.74 points, a decrease from the previous week’s 21,620.44 points. This marks a weekly contraction of approximately 1.10%. Similarly, the S&P SL20 Index, which tracks the performance of the 20 largest and most liquid stocks, also trended downwards, ending at 6,002.46 points compared to 6,058.92 points a week prior, reflecting a decline of around 0.93%.
Year-to-date figures indicate broader challenges for the market:
- ASPI: -5.49%
- S&P SL20: -2.52%
Other key metrics for the week included a Price-to-Earnings Ratio (PER) of 11.34 (down from 11.43), a Price-to-Book Value (PBV) of 1.29 (down from 1.32), and a Dividend Yield (DY) of 3.22% (marginally down from 3.23%).
Turnover and Market Capitalization
The total turnover for the week stood at Rs. 7,153,101,971, a notable decrease from the Rs. 9,736,267,920 recorded in the preceding week. The overall market capitalization also saw a reduction, closing at Rs. 7,764,703,499,945 from Rs. 7,821,060,854,395.
Domestic purchases dominated trading activity with Rs. 7,010,214,205, while foreign purchases amounted to Rs. 142,887,766. On the selling side, domestic sales reached Rs. 6,899,552,395, and foreign sales were recorded at Rs. 253,549,576. This indicates a net foreign outflow for the week.
A total of 268,035,669 shares were traded across 73,970 transactions during the five market days of the week.
Top 5 Gainers of the Week
Despite the overall market dip, several companies recorded significant gains:
- KERNER HAUS: Closed at Rs. 34.90, up 16.33% (Rs. 4.90)
- VIDULLANKA [X]: Closed at Rs. 19.10, up 11.70% (Rs. 2.00)
- AGALAWATTE (+): Closed at Rs. 51.40, up 7.76% (Rs. 3.70)
- SARVODAYA DEVFIN: Closed at Rs. 40.70, up 6.27% (Rs. 2.40)
- KEGALLE: Closed at Rs. 142.00, up 6.17% (Rs. 8.25)
Top 5 Losers of the Week
Conversely, some companies experienced significant declines:
- LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL: Closed at Rs. 66.40, down 9.29% (Rs. 6.80)
- C M HOLDINGS: Closed at Rs. 35.00, down 9.09% (Rs. 3.50)
- S M B FINANCE (+): Closed at Rs. 1.00, down 9.09% (Rs. 0.10)
- SOFTLOGIC: Closed at Rs. 8.40, down 8.70% (Rs. 0.80)
- UB FINANCE: Closed at Rs. 2.10, down 8.70% (Rs. 0.20)
Sectoral Performance Overview
Sector-wise, the market presented a mixed bag. The Transportation sector continued to be the highest-indexed, closing at 93,500.74, though it recorded a weekly decline. Other sectors like Automobiles & Components, Banks, Capital Goods, Commercial & Professional Services, Consumer Durables & Apparel, Insurance, Materials, Retailing, Software & Services, Telecommunication Services, and Utilities also saw their indices close lower for the week.
Notably, sectors such as Diversified Financials, Energy, Food & Staples Retailing, Food Beverage & Tobacco, Health Care Equipment & Services, Household & Personal Products, and Real Estate Management & Development managed to post modest gains or maintain stability over the week.
Daily Trading Statistics and Significant Crossings
Daily trading figures varied throughout the week, with turnover peaking on September 7, 2026, at Rs. 2,133,612,564.50. The lowest daily turnover was recorded on September 9, 2026, at Rs. 972,228,485.15. Significant crossing transactions were observed for companies like AMANA TAKAFUL, HNB, HATTON, JKH, ACCESS ENG SL, CDB, DIMO, SIERRA CABL, COMMERCIAL BANK, OVERSEAS REALTY, PICKME, ROYAL CERAMIC, SAMPATH, JF PACKAGING PLC, LANKA IOC, and SINGER FINANCE.
Corporate Debt Market Activity
The corporate debt market recorded a total turnover of Rs. 787,237,148 for the week. While activity on the final trading day, September 11, 2026, was minimal with zero turnover and trades, the “Previous Day” (September 10, 2026) saw a substantial Rs. 783,980,400 in turnover across 7,515,100 units and 2 trades, indicating that most of the week’s debt activity occurred earlier.
The mixed performance of the Sri Lankan equity market this week underscores the cautious sentiment among investors. As key indices decline and turnover moderates, stakeholders will be closely monitoring upcoming economic indicators for clearer direction.
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