Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Hayleys and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.2bn.

Crossings were witnessed in John Keells Holdings, E B Creasy & Company and Ceylon Cold Stores accounting for 48.4% of the turnover.

Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Industrial Asphalts and Commercial Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Waskaduwa Beach Resort, Citrus Leisure and Softlogic Finance.

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and E B Creasy & Company) whilst the sector ind...