ASPI closes in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank and R I L Property with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.8 Bn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hemas Holdings, National Development Bank and Central Finance Company. Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, John Keells Holdings and Lanka Realty Investments whilst retail interest was noted in ACME Printing & Packaging, Cargills Bank and Janashakthi Limited. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Hemas Holdings and John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index edged down by 0.06%.

The share price of Hemas Holdings closed flat at Rs 32.50. The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs 20.40.

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to National Development Bank) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.55%. The share price of National Development Bank lost Rs 1.00 (0.90%) to close at Rs 109.75.

Dialog Axiata and Lanka Realty Investments were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata moved up by Rs 0.20 (0.44%) to close at Rs 45.90. The share price of Lanka Realty Investments declined by Rs 1.70 (2.89%) to close at Rs 57.10.