In today’s trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index saw a modest rise, closing at 2,668.17 points. This marks a gain of 4.85 points, or 0.18%, from the previous trading day, after experiencing a significant loss of 27.39 points in the prior session.
The index opened at 2,661.8 points, hitting an intraday low of 2,643.12, and reaching a high of 2,672.65 points during the day.
A total of 294 different stocks were traded across 40,131 transactions. The volume of shares exchanged amounted to 8,312,685 units, with a total turnover of Rs. 3.76 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 42.42 Kharba, while the float market capitalization was Rs. 14.94 Kharba.
Nepal Finance Ltd. (NFS) led the day’s trading with the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 22.01 crores, and closed at a price of Rs. 1,390 per share.
On a positive note, two companies hit the upper circuit limit today. However, Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) posted the largest loss, falling by 10%.
Sector-wise, four sectors closed in red, with the “Manufacturing and Processing Index” recording the highest gain of 1.05%. Conversely, the “Trading Index” experienced the most significant decline, dropping by 0.65%.