ASPI crosses 12,600 mark

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as LOLC Holdings, Browns Investments and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.4 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and CIC Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Browns Investments and John Keells Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Marawila Resorts, Hela Apparel Holdings and SMB Leasing. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index gained 0.89%. The share price of Hatton National Bank increased by Rs. 0.50 (0.23%) to close at Rs. 219.50. The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs. 1.00 (1.18%) to close at Rs. 86.00.

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Access Engineering) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.44%. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a loss of Rs. 1.50 (0.70%) to close at Rs. 212.50. The share price of Access Engineering appreciated by Rs. 0.30 (1.20%) to close at Rs. 25.30.

CIC Holdings was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of CIC Holdings moved up by Rs. 3.00 (3.90%) to close at Rs. 80.00.