Turnover was 1,595 million rupees of which net foreign selling accounted for 865 million rupees with 12 crossings or off-the floor negotiated deals seen during the day, brokers said.
Seven crossings were in John Keells Holdings accounting for 2.9 million shares at 190 and 191 rupees.
Heavy foreign interest predominantly on the selling side while improved local busying side.
SC Securities said the benchmark index was lifted by gains in John Keells Holdings, Hayleys, Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings, Overseas Realty and Access Engineering.