Year ends in green, with the ASPI up 41.9% during the year

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Senkadagala Finance and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Royal Ceramics, Vallibel One and Melstacorp. Mixed interest was observed in Sierra Cables, Colombo Dockyard and ACL Cables whilst retail interest was noted in Hikkaduwa Beach Resort, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and LOLC Finance. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.
The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Royal Ceramics, Sierra Cables, ACL Cables, Colombo Dockyard and Vallibel One) whilst the sector index gained 1.36%. The share price of Royal Ceramics increased by Rs 1.00 (2.22%) to close at Rs 46.00. The share price of Sierra Cables gained Rs 2.50 (7.62%) to close at Rs 35.30. The share price of ACL Cables moved up by Rs 5.10 (6.02%) to close at Rs 89.80. The share price of Colombo Dockyard recorded a loss of Rs 15.25 (7.91%) to close at Rs 177.50. The share price of Vallibel One appreciated by Rs 1.30 (1.33%) to close at Rs 98.80. 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index increased by 0.55%.