The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index saw a rise of 5.60 points today, marking an increase of 0.27% to close at 2,071.77 points. This follows a previous gain of 3.21 points.
The day began with the index at 2,067.32 points, hitting an intraday high of 2,077.63 points, and a low of 2,067.03 points before settling at 2,071.77 points.
Today’s session involved 319 stocks traded across 60,858 transactions, with a total volume of 9,435,454 shares. The overall turnover for the day was Rs. 4.18 Arba.
RSDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (RSDC) led the market in turnover, achieving Rs. 14.83 Crores and closing at Rs. 696 per share.
Global IME Bank Debenture 2084/85 (GBILD84/85) and Makar Jitumaya Suri Hydropower Limited (MAKAR) saw a significant positive movement, each surging by 10%.
On the downside, Sadhana Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SDLBSL) faced a steep decline, dropping by 10.00%.
In sector performance, five sectors ended the day in the red. The “Investment Index” recorded the highest gain at 1.70%, while the “Finance Index” experienced the biggest loss, declining by 2.15%