ASPI hits all-time high with turnover exceeding Rs. 9bn

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank and Access Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.1 bn.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Lanka IOC and Access Engineering. 

Mixed interest was observed in Overseas Realty, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Central Industries, C M Holdings and Vallibel Power Erathna. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. 

The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Access Engineering) whilst the sector index gained 2.76%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 0.90 (3.59%) to close at Rs. 26.00. 

The share price of Access Engineering gained Rs. 4.70 (8.67%) to close at Rs. 58.90. The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 1.12%. 

The share price of Hatton National Bank recorded a gain of Rs. 2.00 (0.56%) to close at Rs. 360.00. The share price of Sampath Bank appreciated by Rs. 0.75 (0.55%) to close at Rs. 138.25. Overseas Realty was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Overseas Realty moved up by Rs. 2.10 (6.91%) to close at Rs. 32.50.