Net foreign buying in Lankan stocks tops Rs. 26 billion

Net foreign buying in listed Sri Lankan stocks crossed the Rs. 26 billion mark year-to-date yesterday. 

“Foreigners remained active closing as net buyers mainly due to foreign purchasing in Tokyo Cement

Company. Total foreign purchases accounted for 46.1% of turnover,” said NDB Securities, which added year-to-date net foreign inflow crossed Rs. 26 billion.

Reuters said foreign investors net bought shares worth Rs. 98.5 million, extending their year-to-date net inflow to Rs. 26.7 billion.