Indices close on a mixed note

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, R I L Property and Cargills with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.6 bn. 

Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Lee Hedges and Melstacorp. 

Mixed interest was observed in CIC Holdings, Ceylon Grain Elevators and York Arcade Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Industrial Asphalts, SMB Leasing and ACME Printing & Packaging. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. Diversified Financials sector was the top contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index gained 0.88%. Real Estate sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Lee Hedges) whilst the sector index increased by 1.30%. 

The share price of Lee Hedges moved up by Rs. 26.50 (10.03%) to close at Rs. 290.75. Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Access Engineering, CIC Holdings and Ceylon Grain Elevators were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. 

The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka increased by Rs. 1.50 (0.91%) to close at Rs. 166.50. The share price of Access Engineering gained Rs. 1.00 (1.3%) to close at Rs. 78.00. The share price of CIC Holdings recorded a gain of Rs. 0.70 (2.03%) to close at Rs. 35.10. The share price of Ceylon Grain Elevators appreciated by Rs. 5.00 (1.04%) to close at Rs. 485.00.