Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, marking their best month so far this year. The CSE All Share index settled up ...

Trading on the country's two bourses began on a positive note on the last working day of the week, as major indices marked a significant rise amid price gains in most shares.

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Wednesday, aided by advances in materials and utilities stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled up 0.17% to 19,566.15, logging gains for the ninth straight session.