Indices close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Aitken Spence, Dialog Axiata and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.1bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Maharaja Foods and National Development Bank. 

Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Lanka Realty Investments and HNB Finance whilst retail interest was noted in HNB Finance Rights nonvoting, Browns Investments and Softlogic Capital. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. 

The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to National Development Bank) whilst the sector index edged up by 0.12%. The share price of National Development Bank closed flat at Rs. 110.75. 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Maharaja Foods) whilst the sector index increased by 0.19%. The share price of Maharaja Foods recorded a gain of Rs. 0.40 (2.27%) to close at Rs.18.00.

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Dialog Axiata and ACL Cables were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka increased by Rs. 3.00 (1.76%) to close at Rs. 173.00. The share price of Dialog Axiata gained Rs. 0.70 (1.56%) to close at Rs. 45.70. The share price of ACL Cables closed flat at Rs. 100.00.