Crossings account for 55.6% of the turnover

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Teejay Lanka, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0 bn. 

Crossings were witnessed in John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp, Nations Trust Bank accounting for 55.6% of the turnover. 

Mixed interest was observed in Dipped Products, Hayleys Fabric and Hayleys whilst retail interest was noted in Amana Bank, SMB Leasing and hSenid Business Solutions. 

Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net buyers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index edged down by 0.08%. The share price of John Keells Holdings decreased by Rs 1.00 (0.49%) to close at Rs. 202.00. 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (Melstacorp) whilst the sector index edged down by 0.11%. The share price of Melstacorp edged up by Rs. 0.10 (0.11%) to close at Rs. 87.10. Dipped Products, Hatton National Bank and Hayleys Fabric were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. 

The share price of Dipped Products moved up by Rs. 0.80 (2.06%) to close at Rs. 39.70. The share price of Hatton National Bank recorded a gain of Rs. 1.25 (0.63%) to close at Rs. 201.00. The share price of Hayleys Fabric appreciated by Rs. 1.60 (3.56%) to close at Rs. 46.60.