Turnover crosses LKR 6 Bn

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylon Beverage Holdings, LOLC Holdings and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.0 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and Ceylinco Insurance. Mixed interest was observed in LOLC Holdings, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka and Dialog Axiata whilst retail interest was noted in Lanka Credit and Business Finance, Softlogic Capital and Agstar. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers.

The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 0.28%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 0.20 (0.95%) to close at Rs 21.20.

The Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to LOLC Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 1.87%. The share price of LOLC Holdings gained Rs 22.50 (4.38%) to close at Rs 536.25.

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Dialog Axiata and Sampath Bank were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka moved up by Rs 2.70 (4.37%) to close at Rs 64.50. The share price of Dialog Axiata closed flat at Rs 10.80. The share price of Sampath Bank appreciated by Rs 2.00 (1.99%) to close at Rs 102.75.