Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Hayleys and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.9 bn.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and Hayleys.

Mixed interest was observed in Sunshine Holdings, Access Engineering and Janashakthi Insurance Company whilst retail interest was noted in Hela Apparel Holdings, Browns Investments and Lankem Development rights. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.

The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector ind...