Turnover crosses LKR 5 Bn

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Aitken Spence with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.5 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Sampath Bank and Ambeon Capital. Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank, Commercial Bank and Browns Investments whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Kotagala Plantations and Panasian Power.

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers.

The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index gained 0.70%. The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs. 0.70 (0.73%) to close at Rs. 96.80. The share price of Commercial Bank moved up by Rs. 1.50 (1.22%) to close at Rs. 124.00. The share price of Hatton National Bank recorded a gain of Rs. 2.00 (0.86%) to close at Rs. 235.75. Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.92%.

The share price of John Keells Holdings decreased by Rs. 0.30 (1.40%) to close at Rs. 21.20.

Ambeon Capital was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Ambeon Capital closed flat at Rs. 14.50.