Colombo bourse ends red

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 - 21:25

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The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 21,416.57 points after declining 62.50 points today (19).

The S&P SL20 index ended at 6,028.58 points following a 12.33-point loss. 

Turnover totalled Rs. 1.5 million.


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