The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded its first market decline of 2026 today (12), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling by 45.79 points during the trading session. Accordingly, the ASPI closed at 23,608.51 points at the end of the day’s trading.

This marks the first instance in 2026 where the stock market indices have recorded a downturn.

Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 Index also edged down by 0.57 points to close at 6,502.45.

Market turnover for the day stood at Rs. 5.21 billion.