Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Sampath Bank, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.2bn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Ceylon Hotels Corporation, Union Bank and Hemas Holdings.

Mixed interest was observed in Jetwing Symphony, UB Finance Company and Browns Investments whilst retail interest was noted in Nations Trust Bank, Dipped Products and People's Leasing & Finance.

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market tur...