Indices close in green

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs.5.6 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in ACL Cables, C. W. Mackie and Commercial Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Softlogic Capital, Asia Siyaka Commodities and Sampath Bank whilst retail interest was noted in HVA Foods, SMB Leasing and Browns Investments. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.
Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index gained 0.46%.
Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Softlogic Capital, Asia Siyaka Commodities and Softlogic Finance) whilst the sector index increased by 0.22%. The share price of Softlogic Capital gained Rs 1.30 (15.66%) to close at Rs 9.60. The share price of Asia Siyaka Commodities moved up by Rs 0.70 (4.61%) to close at Rs 15.90. The share price of Softlogic Finance appreciated by Rs 0.40 (6.56%) to close at Rs 6.50.
ACL Plastics and Sampath Bank were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of ACL Plastics increased by Rs 0.25 (0.15%) to close at Rs 170.25. The share price of Sampath Bank recorded a gain of Rs 4.50 (2.82%) to close at Rs 164.00.