Indices close in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, R I L Property and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.3bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Windforce, Hemas Holdings and Hatton National Bank nonvoting. 

Mixed interest was observed in Singer Sri Lanka, Ceylon Cold Stores and John Keells Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in HNB Finance, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and Ceylon Land & Equity. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. Utilities sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Windforce Limited) whilst the sector index lost 0.36%. The share price of Windforce Limited decreased by Rs. 0.10 (0.24%) to close at Rs. 40.90. 

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Hemas Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.12%. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a loss of Rs. 0.10 (0.50%) to close at Rs. 20.10. 

The share price of Hemas Holdings closed flat at Rs 32.80. Singer Sri Lanka and Ceylon Cold Stores were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Singer Sri Lanka gained Rs. 0.10 (0.13%) to close at Rs. 75.10. The share price of Ceylon Cold Stores moved down by Rs. 1.75 (1.35%) to close at Rs. 128.25.