ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange continued to trend up after open, CSE data showed. The All Share Price Index was up 0.22 percent, or 50.35 points, at 22,620.38; while the S&P SL20 was up 0.08 percent, or 4.70 points, at 6,227.49. Commercial Bank (up 0.24 percent at 209 rupees), Central Finance Company (up 1.80 percent at 254.50 rupees), and Dialog Axiata (up 1.18 percent at 34.20 rupees) were the top positive contributors to the ASPI.
Market turnover was 1.67 billion rupees. Consumer services led turnover with 206.7 million rupees. Ceylon Tobacco Company announced a dividend of 17.54 rupees.
The share was up 0.23 percent at Rs.1,779.50 during intraday trading. Meanwhile, JXG (Janashakthi Group) has said its initial public offering, which opened and closed on April 9, was oversubscribed. The issue offered shares at 10 rupees a piece. (Colombo/Apr21/2026)