The Colombo bourse returned to a positive trajectory after four consecutive market days in the red, as the ASPI gained 71.64 points (+0.46%) to close at 15,615.63 points, while the S&P SL20 increased by 12.64 points (+0.28%) to close at 4,604.71 points. BIL, CINS, HAYL, MELS, and GLAS contributed to the appreciation seen in the ASPI.