Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Colombo stock market has achieved tremendous growth, once again confirming that it is the fastest-growing market in the South Asian region.

On the day before the market closed for the Vesak festival, the Colombo Stock Market All Share Price Index grew by 131.87 points or 1.08 percent, ending the day at 12,348.84 points. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index increased by 58.18 points or 1.61 percent, closing at 3,666.89 points. Additionally, a transaction turnover of Rs.1.46 billion was recorded that day.

Domestic purchases amounted to 1.41 billion rupees, and domestic sales were 1.35 billion rupees, while foreign purchases were 49 million rupees and foreign sales were 106 million rupees.

Major contributors to the All S...