Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Central Finance Company, Co-Operative Insurance Company and Harischandra Mills with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.4 bn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Seylan Bank, People's Leasing & Finance and Lanka Credit and Business Finance.

Mixed interest was observed in Sierra Cables, Co-Operative Insurance Company and Central Finance Company whilst retail interest was noted in Industrial Asphalts, SMB Leasing and SMB Leasing nonvoting.

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