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The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank and Pan Asia Banking Corporation) whilst the sector index lost 0.36%. The share price of Sampath Bank increased by Rs 1.50 (1.71%) to close at Rs 89.40. The share price of Pan Asia Banking Corporation recorded a gain of Rs 0.20 (0.77%) to close at Rs 26.30.
Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Melstacorp and Lanka Milk Foods) whilst the sector index increased by 0.48%. The share price of Melstacorp gained Rs 5.20 (5.24%) to close at Rs 104.50. The share price of Lanka Milk Foods moved up by Rs 1.00 (3.23%) to close at Rs 32.00.
Cargills was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Cargills appreciated by Rs 0.75 (0.19%) to close at Rs 395.00.
Furthermore, Vidullanka announced its interim dividend of Rs 0.20 per share.