Indices close in green

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.2 bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and Lanka Milk Foods. 

Mixed interest was observed in Softlogic Capital, ACME Printing & Packaging and Colombo Dockyard whilst retail interest was noted in Hikkaduwa Beach Resort, LOLC Finance and HVA Foods. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. 

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Colombo Dockyard) whilst the sector index gained 4.59%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 0.60 (3.31%) to close at Rs. 18.70. The share price of Colombo Dockyard recorded a gain of Rs. 9.75 (8.48%) to close at Rs. 124.75. 

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 4.11%. The share price of Sampath Bank appreciated by Rs. 4.50 (2.98%) to close at Rs. 155.75. 

Softlogic Capital and ACME Printing & Packaging were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Softlogic Capital gained Rs. 0.80 (5.93%) to close at Rs. 14.30. The share price of ACME Printing & Packaging moved up by Rs. 0.60 (14.29%) to close at Rs. 4.80.