ASPI crosses 17,000 mark

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.3 bn.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hatton National Bank, Seylan Bank and Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka. Mixed interest was observed in Sampath Bank, Access Engineering and Commercial Credit & Finance whilst retail interest was noted in Singhe Hospitals, Mackwoods Energy and Waskaduwa Beach Resort. 

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index gained 2.53%. The share price of Hatton National Bank increased by Rs. 5.25 (1.67%) to close at Rs. 320.00. The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs. 2.75 (2.34%) to close at Rs. 120.50. 

The Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index increased by 0.88%. Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Commercial Credit & Finance and Central Finance Company were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. 

The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka moved up by Rs. 1.50 (1.95%) to close at Rs. 78.50. The share price of Commercial Credit & Finance recorded a gain of Rs. 5.00 (6.44%) to close at Rs. 82.60. The share price of Central Finance Company appreciated by Rs. 10.00 (4.71%) to close at Rs. 222.25.