The main index of the Colombo Stock Exchange, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 7,700 point mark today (15). The ASPI gained 291.34 points (or 3.91%) closing the day on 7,734.57, which is the highest recorded since, 28 February 2011.

Earlier, the highest single-day gain was recorded on 15 February 2020, when the ASPI increased by 255 points.

Meanwhile, The S&P SL20 index, which includes the 20 largest and most liquid stocks also increased by 120.81 points (or 4.34%) to close on 2,902.98.

The market recorded a daily turnover of Rs.12.46 billion.

Moreover, the stock market notched up another new record – the highest number of trades in its history. A total of 60,818 trades were executed today (15), surpassing the previous record of 51,862 trades on Wednesday (13 January 2021).