The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a gain of 9.44 points, equivalent to 0.45%, compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,085.71 points. The index had experienced a gain of 14.57 points in the preceding trading session. The market commenced today with an opening index of 2,073.83, reaching an intraday low of 2,067.59, and achieving an intraday high of 2,087.24.
During the day’s trading activities, a total of 315 different stocks were exchanged in 66,559 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 7,624,376, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 2.59 Arba. The market capitalization settled at Rs. 32.78 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.23 Kharba.
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) emerged as the leader in turnover, totaling Rs. 33.76 crore, concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 704.90. Additionally, Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) experienced the highest gain of 9.99%, followed by Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) with a gain of 9.42%.
On the downside, Samling Power Company Limited (SPC) faced the highest loss of 10%. Regarding sector indices, two sectors closed in the red on this particular day. The “Manufacturing And Processing Index” observed the highest gain of 1.08%, while the “Others Index” incurred a loss of 0.55%.
