Indices close on a mixed note

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Vallibel One and Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting with the turnover crossing Rs. 667 mn. 
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in green. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Expolanka Holdings and Sampath Bank. 

Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank and National Development Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Tokyo Cement Company and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings. 
Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers. 
The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank, National Development Bank and Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index gained 0.36%. The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs. 0.70 (1.38%) to close at Rs. 51.40. 

The share price of National Development Bank moved up by Rs. 0.10 (0.23%) to close at Rs. 43.20. The share price of Hatton National Bank recorded a loss of Rs. 2.75 (2.34%) to close at Rs. 115.00. Transportation sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Expolanka Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 1.76%. The share price of Expolanka Holdings increased by Rs. 2.75 (1.76%) to close at Rs. 158.75.
Melstacorp was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Melstacorp declined by Rs. 0.30 (0.55%) to close at Rs. 54.00.