Indices close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Windforce , Dialog Axiata and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.7 bn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hemas Holdings, Ceylon Land & Equity and Cargills. 

Mixed interest was observed in Windforce , Ambeon Capital and Panasian Power whilst retail interest was noted in Tess Agro, Industrial Asphalts and Hela Apparel Holdings. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. 

Diversified Financials sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Ceylon Land & Equity) whilst the sector index gained 0.40%. The share price of Ceylon Land & Equity recorded a loss of Rs. 0.10 (0.76%) to close at Rs. 13.00. 

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hemas Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.21%. The share price of Hemas Holdings closed flat at Rs. 33.00. Windforce Limited, Ambeon Capital and Panasian Power were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Windforce Limited increased by Rs. 9.30 (26.88%) to close at Rs. 43.90. The share price of Ambeon Capital gained Rs. 2.10 (5.36%) to close at Rs. 41.30. The share price of Panasian Power moved down by Rs. 3.40 (10.33%) to close at Rs. 29.50.