Turnover hits Rs. 10 bn after five weeks

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Carson Cumberbatch with the turnover crossing Rs. 10.8 bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. Crossings were witnessed in Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, accounting for 74.0% of the turnover. 

Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank nonvoting, Commercial Bank and John Keells Holdings, whilst retail interest was noted in Beruwala Resorts, Hela Apparel Holdings and Agstar. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank nonvoting and Commercial Bank) whilst the sector index gained 2.41%. The share price of Hatton National Bank increased by Rs. 13.50 (3.50%) to close at Rs. 399.00. 

The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs. 2.25 (1.58%) to close at Rs. 145.00. The share price of Hatton National Bank nonvoting recorded a gain of Rs. 4.00 (1.28%) to close at Rs. 317.00. The share price of Commercial Bank appreciated by Rs. 7.75 (4.10%) to close at Rs. 196.75. 

Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index decreased by 0.15%. Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka moved up by Rs. 1.75 (1.53%) to close at Rs. 116.00.