Indices close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Carson Cumberbatch and Ceylinco Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.0bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka and Hatton National Bank. 

Mixed interest was observed in National Development Bank, Melstacorp and Hatton National Bank nonvoting whilst retail interest was noted in Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance, HVA Foods and Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 0.42%. The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs. 19.60. 

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to National Development Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 0.43%. The share price of National Development Bank moved up by Rs. 1.75 (1.63%) to close at Rs. 109.25. The share price of Sampath Bank recorded a gain of Rs. 0.25 (0.18%) to close at Rs. 137.00. 

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka and Melstacorp were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka gained Rs. 0.50 (0.30%) to close at Rs. 166.00. The share price of Melstacorp declined by Rs. 1.25 (0.69%) to close at Rs. 179.50.