The Colombo Stock Exchange came under heavy pressure on Monday (24th November 2025), as the ASPI plunged 337.84 points (-1.47%) to close at 22,644.88, marking one of its steepest single-day declines in recent weeks. The index has now retreated 4.8% from its all-time high, edging closer to the 5% correction threshold.
ASPI suffers sharp sell-off as panic selling deepens market correction
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