The ASPI records the lowest index since September 2012

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Distilleries, John Keells Holdings and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs 179 Mn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was witnessed in Cargills, John Keells Holdings and Sampath Bank. Mixed interest was observed in East West Properties. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers.

Beverage, Food and Tobacco sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Cargills ) whilst the sector index lost 0.43%. The share price of Cargills increased by Rs 2.00 (1.03%) to close at Rs 197.00.

Diversified sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.47%. The share price of John

Keells Holdings lost Rs 1.10 (0.80%) to close at Rs 136.00.

Seylan Bank nonvoting, East West Properties and Sampath

Bank were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Seylan Bank nonvoting moved down by Rs 1.90 (5.94%) to close at Rs 30.10. The share price of East West Properties recorded a loss of Rs

0.80 (4.23%) to close at Rs 18.10. The share price of Sampath Bank declined by Rs 1.40 (0.95%) to close at Rs 146.60.