Market closes in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as C T Holdings, Citizens Development Business Finance and Royal Ceramics with the turnover crossing Rs. 472 Mn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Vallibel One, Access Engineering and Hatton National Bank nonvoting whilst retail interest was noted in UB Finance Company, Browns Investments and People’s Leasing & Finance. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Vallibel One, Access Engineering, John Keells Holdings and Hayleys) whilst the sector index gained 0.21%. The share price of Vallibel One decreased by Rs. 0.80 (1.56%) to close at Rs. 50.60. The share price of Access Engineering closed flat at Rs. 23.20. The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs. 203.50. The share price of Hayleys appreciated by Rs. 0.75 (0.74%) to close at Rs. 102.00.
The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank nonvoting) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.15%. The share price of Hatton National Bank nonvoting closed flat at Rs. 158.00.