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The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylon Tobacco Company, Vallibel One and Royal Ceramics with the turnover crossing Rs 972 Mn.

A similar behavior was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Royal Ceramics, Haycarb and Hayleys, whilst retail interest was noted in Expolanka Holdings, Dipped Products and Sampath Bank.

Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net buyers mainly due to foreign purchasing in John Keells Holdings. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Royal Ceramics) whilst the sector index gained 0.85%. The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs 150.00 whilst foreign holdings increased by 1,104,677 shares.

The share price of Royal Ceramics moved up by Rs 10.00 (4.21%) to close at Rs 247.25. The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank), whilst the sector index increased by 0.43%.

The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs 0.08 (0.16%) to close at Rs 51.50. Dipped Products and Expolanka Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dipped Products recorded a gain of Rs 0.90 (2.04%) to close at Rs 45.00.

The share price of Expolanka Holdings appreciated by Rs 0.20 (0.46%) to close at Rs 43.50.