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The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Carson Cumberbatch, Melstacorp and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs 240 Mn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in green. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Sampath Bank, Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting and Access Engineering whilst retail interest was noted in Seylan Bank ,

Chevron Lubricants and Dialog Axiata. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers. Total foreign sales accounted for 49.7% of the turnover.

Diversified sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 0.54%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 0.20 (0.12%) to close at Rs 162.50.

Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index edged down by 0.05%. The share price of Commercial Bank moved up by Rs 0.50 (0.52%) to close at

Rs 97.00. The share price of Sampath Bank closed flat at Rs 167.00 Access Engineering and Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting were also included amongst the top turnover contributors.

The share price of Access Engineering gained Rs 0.50 (2.38%) to close at Rs 21.50. The share price of Tokyo Cement Company nonvoting recorded a loss of Rs 0.80 (2.01%) to close at Rs 39.00.