Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 991 mn.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Asiri Hospital Holdings, John Keells Holdings and Commercial Credit & Finance.

Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank, Browns Investments and Vallibel One whilst retail interest was noted in Panasian Power, LVL Energy Fund and LOLC Finance.

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Vallibel One) whilst...