Srilanka, Dec. 13 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylon Beverage Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.3 bn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Alumex, John Keells Holdings and Asiri Hospital Holdings.

Mixed interest was observed in Lanka Milk Foods, Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka and Sampath Bank whilst retail interest was noted in HNB Finance, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and Hela Apparel Holdings. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers. The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor t...