Indices continue to close in green

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Janashakthi Limited, Ceylon Beverage Holdings and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.1 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in green. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Prime Lands Residencies and National Development Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Janashakthi Limited, John Keells Holdings and Asiri Hospital Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Softlogic Finance, HVA Foods and Softlogic 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 Janashakthi Limited) whilst the sector index edged up by 0.09%. The share price of Janashakthi Limited increased by Rs 3.70 (37.00%) to close at Rs 13.70.

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to National Development Bank) whilst the sector index edged down by 0.10%. The share price of National Development Bank lost Rs 0.50 (0.44%) to close at Rs 112.50.

Prime Lands Residencies, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka and John Keells Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Prime Lands Residencies moved down by Rs 0.70 (1.42%) to close at Rs 48.50. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka recorded a gain of Rs 1.75 (1.16%) to close at Rs 152.50. The share price of John Keells Holdings appreciated by Rs 0.10 (0.49%) to close at Rs 20.60.