Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, DFCC Bank and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3bn.

A similar behavior was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Watawala Plantations, and Sampath Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Commercial Credit & Finance and Ceylon Cold Stores whilst retail interest was noted in HVA Foods, Renuka Agri Foods and Exterminators. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 0.88%. The share price of John...