In the latest trading session at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the NEPSE Index closed at 1,985.43 points, marking a notable increase of 16.24 points or 0.82% in comparison to the previous day’s closing figures. This follows a modest uptick of 4.26 points on Monday.
The trading day commenced with the NEPSE Index opening at 1,970.42 points and reaching a low of 1,960.62 points during the course of the trading session. However, it managed to climb to a high point of 1,986.72 points.
Throughout today’s trading activities, a total of 272 different stocks were traded, with an impressive 50,296 transactions taking place. This high trading volume amounted to 43,36,583 shares changing hands, contributing to a total turnover of Rs. 1.17 Arba. The overall market capitalization was reported at Rs. 29.92 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.54 Kharba.
Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Limited (RNLI) took the lead in terms of turnover, with transactions worth Rs. 10.64 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 485.50 per share. Similarly, Shuvam Power Limited (SPL) recorded the highest gain of the day at 10%, followed closely by Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) with a gain of 9.99%.
Conversely, Emerging Nepal Limited (ENL) experienced the most significant loss for the day, with a decrease of 8.00%.
Looking at the sub-indices, both the Hotel and Tourism Index and the Trading Index concluded in the negative territory, while the “Hydropower Index” showcased the most substantial gain at 3.21%. The “Mutual Fund and Other” sub-index had a more modest gain, standing at 0.11%.
