The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a gain of 9.50 points, equivalent to 0.45%, compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,089.62 points. This follows the previous trading day, which witnessed a notable gain of 20.62 points for the index.
The market commenced today with an opening index of 2,084.59, hitting an intraday low at 2,084.44, and reaching a peak at 2,116.44 during the trading session. Throughout the day, 301 different stocks were traded in 92,602 transactions, resulting in a total trading volume of 13,477,946 shares and a turnover of Rs. 5.13 Arba. The overall market capitalization stood at Rs. 32.82 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.33 Kharba.
Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in terms of turnover, reaching Rs. 32.78 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 527.
In today’s trading, four companies experienced a positive circuit, indicating upward trends in their stock prices. Conversely, Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (CBBL) faced the highest loss, declining by 5.95%.
Analyzing sector indices, only three sectors closed in the red today. The “Others Index” observed the highest gain, rising by 2.21%, while the “Hotel & Tourism Index” recorded a loss of 0.84%. This reflects the dynamic nature of the stock market with varying performances across different sectors.