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A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Alumex, John Keells Holdings and Asiri Hospital Holdings.
Mixed interest was observed in Lanka Milk Foods, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka and Sampath Bank whilst retail interest was noted in HNB Finance, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and Hela Apparel Holdings. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers. The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 1.25%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 0.30 (1.42%) to close at Rs. 21.40.
The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 1.41%. The share price of Sampath Bank appreciated by Rs. 2.25 (2.19%) to close at Rs. 105.00.
Lanka Milk Foods, Alumex and Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Lanka Milk Foods gained Rs. 2.60 (7.76%) to close at Rs. 36.10. The share price of Alumex moved down by Rs. 0.10 (0.76%) to close at Rs. 13.10. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka recorded a gain of Rs. 1.50 (2.33%) to close at Rs. 66.00.