Crossings account for 45.0% of turnover

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as LOLC Holdings, Melstacorp and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.9 bn.

Crossings were witnessed in John Keells Holdings, Sampath Bank and Hatton National Bank accounting for 45.0% of the turnover. 

Mixed interest was observed in Hayleys, Nations Trust Bank and Dipped Products whilst retail interest was noted in UB Finance Company, SMB Leasing and Browns Investments. 

Furthermore, foreigners remained active in closing as net buyers. The capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Hayleys) whilst the sector index lost 0.49%. 

The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs. 203.50. The share price of Hayleys recorded a loss of Rs. 0.75 (0.74%) to close at Rs. 101.25. 

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank and Commercial Bank) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.97%. The share price of Sampath Bank lost Rs. 1.00 (1.27%) to close at Rs. 78.00. 

The share price of Hatton National Bank moved down by Rs. 0.25 (0.13%) to close at Rs. 199.50. The share price of Commercial Bank declined by Rs. 0.50 (0.48%) to close at Rs. 103.50.