Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The total market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the Rs. 8 trillion mark for the very first time in history today with an impressive 40.48% year-to-date (YTD) growth.

Meanwhile, the All Share Price Index (ASPI), Sri Lanka's main stock market index, also recorded a new all-time high, closing at 22,372.57 points at the end of today's trading.

This is an increase of 51.49 points (0.23%) from the previous close.

The S&P SL20 gained 18.15 points (0.29%) to close at 6,225.52 points.

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