Indices closed in green

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as DFCC Bank, National Development Bank and Access Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.9 bn. 

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in RIL Property, Vallibel One and Ceylinco Holdings nonvoting. 

Mixed interest was observed in DFCC Bank, John Keells Holdings and Access Engineering whilst retail interest was noted in C. W. Mackie, Namunukula Plantations and Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust. 

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to DFCC Bank) whilst the sector index gained 0.67%. The share price of DFCC Bank increased by Rs.8.75 (6.96%) to close at Rs. 134.50. 

The Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings, Access Engineering and Vallibel One) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.17%. The share price of John Keells Holdings moved down by Rs. 0.10 (0.40%) to close at Rs. 25.10. 

The share price of Access Engineering recorded a gain of Rs. 1.70 (2.82%) to close at Rs. 61.90. The share price of Vallibel One declined by Rs. 0.40 (0.44%) to close at Rs. 90.20. RIL Property was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of RIL Property lost Rs. 0.40 (1.33%) to close at Rs. 29.70.