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The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Browns Investments and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 12.8 bn.
A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Aitken Spence and Hemas Holdings.
Mixed interest was observed in Browns Investments, LOLC Finance and Pan Asia Banking Corporation whilst retail interest was noted in Beruwala Resorts, Kotagala Plantations and SMB Leasing.
Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers. The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index gained 2.03%.
The share price of Hatton National Bank recorded a gain of Rs. 5.75 (1.80%) to close at Rs. 325.50. Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings, Aitken Spence and Hemas Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 3.70%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 1.00 (4.42%) to close at Rs. 23.60.
The share price of Aitken Spence moved up by Rs. 10.25 (7.07%) to close at Rs. 155.25. The share price of Hemas Holdings appreciated by Rs. 5.25 (5.08%) to close at Rs. 108.50. Browns Investments was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Browns Investments gained Rs. 1.00 (14.08%) to close at Rs. 8.10.
