Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.1 Bn.

Crossings were witnessed in Lankem Ceylon, Commercial Bank and Teejay Lanka accounting for 59.5% of the turnover.

Mixed interest was observed in Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank nonvoting and Softlogic Life Insurance whilst retail interest was noted in John Keells Holdings, Hela Apparel Holdings and Browns Investments.

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 Lankem Ceylon and John Keells Holdings)...