Sri Lanka stocks close down 0.41-pct, banks lead turnover

EconomyNext reports that the Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Friday, November 13, 2026. The All Share Price Index dropped 133.22 points, or 0.60%, to 22,024.18, while the S&P SL20 fell 67.55 points, or 1.06%, to 6,298.02. Hiru News (සිංහල) and Hiru News (தமிழ்) also report a decline of about 133 points in the ASPI.

EconomyNext identifies Hatton National Bank, Richard Pieris and Company, LOLC Holdings, Sampath Bank and Singer (Sri Lanka) among the largest negative contributors. Their reported share-price falls ranged from 1.88% for Hatton National Bank to 6.21% for Richard Pieris and Company. Positive contributors included Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka, Aitken Spence, Ceylon Tobacco Company and LOLC Finance.

EconomyNext reports turnover of Rs. 3.23 billion, with capital goods leading sectors by turnover at Rs. 869.21 million. Despite Friday’s decline, the ASPI finished the week 784.53 points above its level at the previous Friday’s close.

EconomyNext’s account places the session after a budget reading. Earlier market updates in the reports describe a six-session rally ending on November 11, followed by a rebound on November 12, when Daily Mirror says both benchmark indices returned to positive territory.

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