Indices record the largest daily gain in 4 weeks

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Central Finance Company and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.3 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Sunshine Holdings and LB Finance. Mixed interest was observed in Aitken Spence, Central Finance Company and Dialog Axiata whilst retail interest was noted in Hela Apparel Holdings, Browns Investments and LVL Energy Fund . Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Aitken Spence) whilst the sector index gained 1.26%.  The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 0.20 (0.99%) to close at Rs 20.40. The share price of Aitken Spence moved up by Rs 5.00 (3.99%) to close at Rs 130.25.

Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Central Finance Company) whilst the sector index increased by 2.57%. The share price of Central Finance Company gained Rs 11.75 (5.95%) to close at Rs 209.25.

Dialog Axiata and Lanka IOC were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata recorded a gain of Rs 0.10 (0.69%) to close at Rs 14.60. The share price of Lanka IOC appreciated by Rs 3.00 (2.33%) to close at Rs 132.00.