The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at an all-time high yesterday (3), after making significant gains before trading closed.

Accordingly, the ASPI gained 234.50 points (1.38%) to close at 17,214.39.

The previous record of 17,193.80 points was set on 18 February.

Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 has climbed 108.53 points (2.1%) to reach 5,143.45 points at the close of trading.

Yesterday’s turnover is recorded as over Rs. 7.3 billion.