Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylon Tobacco Company, Sampath Bank and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Commercial Bank, LOLC Holdings and John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata,

Hemas Holdings and Hatton National Bank whilst retail interest was noted in People's Leasing & Finance, Ceylon Land & Equity and LOLC Finance. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers.

The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector i...