Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Colombo Bourse evidenced high levels of volatility, particularly during the second half of the day, with the ASPI ultimately closing at 20,906, marking a downtick of 86 points.

The ASPI showcased positive momentum in the early hours and gradually started to fall during midday, after which it posted a volatile session. HNB, COMB, DFCC, CINS and JKH were the top negative contributors to the index. Both retail and HNW participation remained positive during the session.

Turnover for the day amounted to LKR 6.2Bn, which is 10% lower than the monthly average of LKR 6.8Bn. The Capital Goods sector led turnover contributions with an 18% share, while the Real Estate and Banking sectors collectively contributed 20%. Fore...