Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its recovery momentum on 20th March 2026, as improved investor sentiment supported a strong upward movement throughout the session. The market maintained a steady positive trajectory from the opening bell, driven by renewed confidence following recent volatility, with the ASPI recording a notable gain of 375.72 points by the close.

The rally was underpinned by increased participation from both retail and institutional investors, reflecting a gradual shift in sentiment toward optimism. Sustained buying interest across key counters contributed to the upward movement, signaling improving market stability in the near term.

The Capital Goods sector emerged as the top contributor to ...