Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hayleys, Sampath Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Ambeon Capital. Mixed interest was observed in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka, Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Tess Agro, SMB Leasing and Singhe Hospitals. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net buyers.

The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 2.69%. The share price of John Keells Holdings decreased by Rs ...