Sri Lankan shares ended slightly weaker on Wednesday, hovering near their lowest close in over five months hit earlier in the week, led by diversified shares such as John Keells Holdings Plc, while foreign buying helped boost the turnover.
Foreign investors bought net 188.4 million Sri Lankan rupees ($1.19 million) worth of equities on Wednesday. The market has witnessed a year-to-date net foreign outflow of 452.7 million rupees worth of shares. The Colombo stock index closed 0.15 percent weaker at 6,399.91.
Turnover was 510.1 million rupees, below this year's daily average of 986.4 million rupees. Shares in conglomerate John Keells Holdings Plc ended 0.6 percent weaker, while BRAC Lanka Finance Plc closed 9.7 percent down.