Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher, supported by price gains in Sri Lanka Telecom, Distilleries and Dialog Axiata, with turnover exceeding Rs. 3.0 billion.

Both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 ended in positive territory. Foreign participation remained subdued, with overseas investors closing as net sellers.

High-net-worth and institutional investor participation was observed in Cargo Boat Development Company, Dialog Axiata and ACL Cables. Mixed interest was recorded in John Keells Holdings, Dipped Products and Tokyo Cement Company’s non-voting shares, while retail activity centred on UB Finance Company, Browns Investments and Softlogic Finance.

Capital Goods was the largest contributor to turnover, led by John Keells Holdings, with the sector index gaining 0.56%. John Keells Holdings shares closed unchanged at Rs. 19.70.

Telecommunication Services ranked second in turnover contribution, supported by Dialog Axiata, as the sector index advanced 1.11%. Dialog shares rose Rs. 0.30, or 0.60%, to close at Rs. 50.00.

Cargo Boat Development Company was also among the leading turnover contributors, climbing Rs. 35.50, or 17.64%, to Rs. 236.75.

Dipped Products gained Rs. 0.20, or 0.28%, to close at Rs. 71.10, while Tokyo Cement Company’s non-voting shares advanced Rs. 5.80, or 8.67%, to Rs. 72.70.