Crossings account for 25.7% of turnover

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Nations Trust Bank , DFCC Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.8 bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Chevron Lubricants, Hatton National Bank nonvoting and Sampath Bank. 

Mixed interest was observed in First Capital Treasuries, First Capital Holdings and Commercial Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Lanka Credit and Business Finance, Renuka Agri Foods and Asia Siyaka Commodities. 

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. 

The Diversified Financials sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to First Capital Treasuries, First Capital Holdings and Lanka Credit and Business Finance Limited) whilst the sector index gained 1.04%. The share price of First Capital Treasuries moved up by Rs. 8.60 (30.18%) to close at Rs. 37.10. 

The share price of First Capital Holdings recorded a gain of Rs. 5.80 (11.15%) to close at Rs. 57.80. The share price of Lanka Credit and Business Finance Limited appreciated by Rs. 0.70 (12.73%) to close at Rs. 6.20. 

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank nonvoting) whilst the sector index increased by 1.32%. The share price of Hatton National Bank nonvoting closed flat at Rs. 294.75. Chevron Lubricants was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Chevron Lubricants increased by Rs. 0.50 (0.29%) to close at Rs. 173.75.