The trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange ended on a positive note today (12) with both indices recording gains.
The All Share Price Index edged up by 2.95 to 6,360.36 as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, and Lanka Orix Finance.
Meanwhile, S&P SL20 also closed in green. It improved by 14.14 to 3,709.99.
The turnover crossed Rs. 999 million for the day.
Crossings were witnessed in Teejay Lanka, Nations Trust Bank and Commercial Bank, accounting for 44.0% of turnover.
Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net buyers mainly due to foreign purchasing in Commercial Bank.
Total foreign purchases accounted for60% of turnover.