Foreign buying accounts for 17% of turnover

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylon Tobacco Company, John Keells Holdings and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.0 bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. Crossings were witnessed in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Nations Trust Bank and John Keells Holdings, accounting for 67.2% of the turnover. 

Mixed interest was observed in Hatton Plantations, Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings and LOLC Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in LOLC Finance, Hikkaduwa Beach Resort and Renuka Agri Foods. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers. The transportation sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka) whilst the sector index gained 0.34%. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka increased by Rs. 0.50 (0.38%) to close at Rs. 132.75. 

The Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton Plantations) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.89%. The share price of Hatton Plantations lost Rs. 4.60 (13.18%) to close at Rs. 30.30. 

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings, LOLC Holdings and Laugfs Gas were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings moved up by Rs. 2.75 (2.69%) to close at Rs. 105.00. The share price of LOLC Holdings recorded a loss of Rs. 0.75 (0.13%) to close at Rs. 560.25. The share price of Laugfs Gas appreciated by Rs. 1.00 (1.50%) to close at Rs. 67.50.