The All Share Price Index (ASPI) recorded its biggest single day points loss in history today.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said the ASPI dropped 561.75 points to close at 8,005.32 points.
Total turnover for the day was recorded at Rs. 6,931 million.
Previously, the biggest drop was recorded on 05th October 2020, when the ASPI dropped by 462.99 points.
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 dropped 251.77 points to close at 3,187.38 points today.
In January, the All Share Price Index surpassed the 8,000 points mark.