Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Colombo Bourse witnessed mixed sentiment during the session but ultimately closed in positive territory, with the ASPI recording a marginal gain of 7 points to end at 22,791.
While HNW activity remained moderate, retail participation continued to be strong. DOCK, SAMP, CFIN, HARI, and HUNT were among the key positive contributors to the index. Turnover stood relatively low at LKR 6.6Bn, approximately 12% below the monthly average of LKR 7.5Bn. The Capital Goods sector dominated activity, contributing 23% to total turnover, while the Banking and Diversified Financial sectors collectively accounted for 32%. Meanwhile, foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of LKR 235.1Mn.
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