YTD Net foreign inflow crosses Rs. 26 bn

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Lanka IOC, Richard Pieris & Company and Browns Investments with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.8 bn. 
A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Expolanka Holdings, John Keells Holdings and Lanka IOC. 
Mixed interest was observed in First Capital Holdings, Softlogic Life Insurance and CIC Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Softlogic Capital and Industrial Asphalts. 
Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net buyers. Transportation sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Expolanka Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 0.60%. 

The share price of Expolanka Holdings decreased by Rs. 1.25 (0.60%) to close at Rs. 205.50. Energy sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Lanka IOC) whilst the sector index decreased by 5.32%. 
The share price of Lanka IOC lost Rs. 12.50 (5.69%) to close at Rs. 207.00. John Keells Holdings, Browns Investments and CIC Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of John Keells Holdings moved down by Rs. 0.50 (0.36%) to close at Rs. 139.50.
The share price of Browns Investments recorded a loss of Rs. 0.40 (5.56%) to close at Rs. 6.80. The share price of CIC Holdings declined by Rs. 2.80 (3.20%) to close at Rs. 84.60.