Indices edge up during the day

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Cargills, Dialog Axiata and the Colombo Fort Land & Building with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.4 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Vallibel One and Union Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank and Access Engineering whilst retail interest was noted in Nation Lanka Finance, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and ACME Printing & Packaging.

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Vallibel One) whilst the sector index gained 0.33%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 0.10 (0.47%) to close at Rs 21.20. The share price of

Vallibel One recorded a gain of Rs 0.50 (0.73%) to close at Rs 69.10.

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and

Union Bank) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.15%. The share price of Commercial Bank closed flat at Rs  143.00. The share price of Union Bank 

appreciated by Rs 0.50 (4.85%) to close at Rs 10.80.

Dialog Axiata was also included amongst the top

turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata

gained Rs 0.40 (2.60%) to close at Rs 15.80.