Indices close in red

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, LOLC Holdings and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1 bn. 
High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings and Aitken Spence. Mixed interest was observed in Expolanka Holdings, Dialog Axiata and Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting whilst retail interest was noted in Marawila Resorts (rights), Browns Investments and East West Properties. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Aitken Spence) whilst the sector index lost 0.39%. The share price of John Keells Holdings lost Rs. 0.25 (0.18%) to close at Rs. 135.00. The share price of Aitken Spence appreciated by Rs. 0.50 (0.39%) to close at Rs. 130.25. 
Transportation sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Expolanka Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.57%. The share price of Expolanka Holdings decreased by Rs. 1.00 (0.57%) to close at Rs. 173.75. 

Dialog Axiata and Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata moved up by Rs. 0.30 (2.86%) to close at Rs. 10.80. The share price of Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting recorded a gain of Rs. 0.10 (0.21%) to close at Rs. 48.00.