The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Insurance, Hatton National Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1 bn. 

Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and John Keells Holdings. 

Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Sampath Bank and Dipped Products whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Softlogic Holdings and LOLC Finance. 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 Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index closed flat. 

The share price of Commercial Bank decreased by Rs. 0.20 (0.25%) to close at Rs. 79.80. The share price of Hatton National Bank lost Rs. 2.50 (1.59%) to close at Rs. 155.00. The share price of Sampath Bank declined by Rs. 0.10 (0.15%) to close at Rs. 68.00. The Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.14%.

The share price of John Keells Holdings moved down by Rs. 1.00 (0.62%) to close at Rs. 160.00. Dialog Axiata was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata recorded a loss of Rs. 0.10 (1.16%) to close at Rs. 8.50.