Indices continue to close in green

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Melstacorp and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.2 bn. 

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Nations Trust Bank, Hatton National Bank and Lanka Aluminium Industries. 

Mixed interest was observed in Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and Pan Asia Banking Corporation whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, LOLC Finance and Browns Investments. 

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, Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, Nations Trust Bank and Pan Asia Banking Corporation) whilst the sector index gained 1.17%. 
The share price of Hatton National Bank increased by Rs. 0.25 (0.15%) to close at Rs. 164.25. The share price of Commercial Bank gained Rs. 1.80 (2.16%) to close at Rs. 85.00. 

The share price of Sampath Bank moved down by Rs. 0.10 (0.14%) to close at Rs. 72.20. 

The share price of Nations Trust Bank recorded a gain of Rs. 1.00 (0.88%) to close at Rs. 114.25. The share price of Pan Asia Banking Corporation appreciated by Rs. 0.60 (3.19%) to close at Rs. 19.40.