Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.9 bn.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Pan Asia Banking Corporation, Commercial Bank and Melstacorp.

Mixed interest was observed in Browns Investments, LOLC Finance and Singer Sri Lanka whilst retail interest was noted in Amana Bank, Beruwala Resorts and Renuka Agri Foods.

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 turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Pan Asia Banking Corporation) whilst the sector...