During the week ASPI gains 1.5%

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.7 Bn. Crossings were witnessed in C T Holdings, Cargills and John Keells Holdings accounting for 44.3% of the turnover. Mixed interest was observed in Dipped Products, Access Engineering and Commercial Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Lanka Walltiles, Hela Apparel Holdings and Watawala Plantations. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers.

During the week, the ASPI and the S&P SL20 gained 1.5% and 1.6% respectively, whilst recording an average daily turnover of Rs. 6.85 Bn.

Food & Staples Retailing sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to C T Holdings and Cargills ) whilst the sector index gained 0.53%. The share price of C T Holdings increased by Rs 5.00 (0.85%) to close at Rs 590.00. The share price of Cargills edged up by Rs 0.50 (0.09%) to close at Rs 583.50. 

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Access Engineering) whilst the sector index increased by 0.61%. The share price of John Keells Holdings moved up by Rs 0.30 (1.28%) to close at Rs 23.70. The share price of Access Engineering appreciated by Rs 0.10 (0.21%) to close at Rs 47.00. 

Dipped Products was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dipped Products recorded a gain of Rs 0.90 (1.50%) to close at Rs 60.90.