In the most recent trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded at a value of 1,964.91 points, reflecting a significant decline of 42.14 points or 2.09% when compared to the closing figures from the previous day. Just a day earlier, on Wednesday, the index had inched up slightly, gaining 39.48 points.
The day’s trading began with the NEPSE Index opening at 2,009.99 points, but it later dipped to an intraday low of 1,961.05 points. However, there was a momentary upswing, with the market reaching an intraday high of 2,010.86 points.
During the trading session, a total of 278 different stocks were exchanged in 72,477 transactions. The trading volume was substantial, with 5,659,458 shares changing hands, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 2.02 Arba. The market’s overall capitalization was recorded at Rs. 29.41 Kharba, while the float market capitalization was Rs. 10.37 Kharba.
Among the individual stocks, NIC Asia Bank Ltd. (NICA) stood out with the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 27.54 crores, and it closed at a market price of Rs. 814. Similarly, Shuvam Power Limited (SPL) experienced the most significant gain, with a 10% increase, followed by Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) with a gain of 7.89%. On the other hand, Molung Hydropower Company Limited (MHCL) faced the biggest decline, losing 9.21% during the trading session.
In terms of sector performance, all sub-indices ended the day in the red, with the “Trading Index” experiencing the most significant loss of 3.33%, while the “Mutual Fund” sub-index had the smallest decline at 0.35%.