Indices close in red

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Melstacorp and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 854 mn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings. 
Mixed interest was observed in Capital Alliance, Distilleries and Expolanka Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Industrial Asphalts and LOLC Finance. 
Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 0.37%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 0.50 (0.26%) to close at Rs. 191.00. 

Diversified Financials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Capital Alliance and First Capital Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 2.72%. The share price of Capital Alliance lost Rs. 5.40 (7.11%) to close at Rs. 70.60. The share price of First Capital Holdings declined by Rs. 3.50 (7.20%) to close at Rs. 45.10. 
Distilleries and Expolanka Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Distilleries moved down by Rs. 0.50 (1.82%) to close at Rs. 26.90. The share price of Expolanka Holdings recorded a loss of Rs. 3.25 (2.41%) to close at Rs. 131.50.