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The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, John Keells Holdings and Asian Hotels & Properties with the turnover crossing Rs 228 Mn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was witnessed in Piramal Glass and Sampath Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Commercial Bank and John Keells Holdings.

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers mainly due to foreign purchasing in Commercial Bank. Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank) whilst the sector index lost 0.58%.

The share price of Sampath Bank lost Rs 1.20 (0.80%) to close at Rs 149.30. The share price of Commercial Bank moved down by Rs 0.80 (0.88%) closing at Rs 90.00 whilst foreign holdings increased by 246,202 shares.

Manufacturing sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Piramal Glass) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.32%. The share price of Piramal Glass increased by Rs 0.10 (3.12%) to close at Rs 3.30. Cargills and John Keells Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors.

The share price of Cargills recorded a loss of Rs 1.00 (0.51%) to close at Rs 195.00. The share price of John Keells Holdings declined by Rs 1.00 (0.72%) to close at Rs 137.00.

Furthermore, Ceylon Hospitals announced an interim dividend of Rs 3.60 per share.