ASPI edged down

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Browns Investments, Royal Ceramics and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.3 bn. 

Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Access Engineering and Seylan Bank nonvoting. Mixed interest was observed in Softlogic Capital, Browns Investments and Sierra Cables whilst retail interest was noted in Renuka Agri Foods, Agstar and LVL Energy Fund. 

Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers. The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings, Access Engineering and Sierra Cables) whilst the sector index gained 0.29%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 0.10 (0.44%) to close at Rs. 22.70. 

The share price of Access Engineering gained Rs. 1.60 (3.96%) to close at Rs. 42.00. The share price of Sierra Cables appreciated by Rs. 0.70 (4.22%) to close at Rs. 17.30. 

The Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Browns Investments) whilst the sector index edged up by 0.07%. The share price of Browns Investments recorded a loss of Rs. 0.20 (2.15%) to close at Rs. 9.10.

Softlogic Capital was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Softlogic Capital closed flat at Rs. 6.20.