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Sri Lankan shares gain over 1% on strength in real estate, energy and healthcare stocks

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Last Updated : 12th May, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s stock market closed higher in the latest trading session, supported by gains in real estate, energy and healthcare counters. The CSE All Share Index rose 1.1% as investor activity improved sharply compared to the previous session. Trading volumes and market turnover also recorded a strong increase, indicating higher participation from local investors. Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC and SMB Finance PLC emerged as the biggest gainers during the session. Exchange data further showed that while foreign investors remained net sellers, domestic investors continued to support the market with strong buying activity.

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Sri Lankan equities ended in positive territory in the latest trading session, driven mainly by buying interest in real estate, energy and healthcare stocks. The CSE All Share Index closed 1.1% higher at 22,997.86, reflecting improved investor sentiment and stronger participation across sectors.


Among the top performers on the benchmark index were Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC and SMB Finance PLC. Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC surged 40%, while SMB Finance PLC advanced 37.5%, making them the biggest percentage gainers during the session.

Market activity also strengthened considerably compared to the previous trading day. Trading volumes on the CSE All Share Index increased to 514.5 million shares from 377 million shares recorded in the earlier session, indicating renewed investor participation in the market.

The overall turnover of the equity market also moved higher. According to exchange data, turnover rose to INR 5.28 billion Sri Lankan rupees (USD 16.4 million) from INR 4.13 billion Sri Lankan rupees in the previous session.

Investor activity continued to remain mixed between foreign and domestic participants. Foreign investors remained net sellers during the session, offloading stocks worth INR 269.8 million Sri Lankan rupees. At the same time, domestic investors stayed actively positive, purchasing shares worth INR 5.03 billion Sri Lankan rupees.

Sri Lanka’s equity market has seen phases of volatility over the past year amid economic recovery efforts, inflation management measures and currency-related concerns. However, improving local participation and sector-specific buying have continued to support market momentum in recent sessions.

Source Reuters
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