In today’s trading session, the NEPSE index concluded at 2,165.24, reflecting a notable double-digit gain of 11.17 points or 0.52% compared to the previous day’s closing. The index had experienced a surge of 9.91 points in the trading session prior to today’s.
The trading day commenced with the NEPSE index opening at 2,154.02. Throughout the day, it demonstrated some downward momentum, reaching an intraday low of 2,141.82. However, it also reached an intraday high of 2,174.63 before settling at its closing value of 2,165.24.
During the day’s trading activities, a total of 260 scrips were exchanged in 51,445 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 8,674,109, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 3.34 Arba.
Among the various stocks, United Ajod Insurance Limited (UAIL) displayed the highest turnover, with a significant amount of Rs. 23.57 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 631. The shares of KBL were the most actively traded.
In terms of individual stock performance, BPW Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (BPW) recorded the highest gain of 10% and reached the positive circuit for the day, indicating strong market demand for the stock.
Conversely, NIBL Samriddhi Fund -2 (NIBSF2) experienced the highest decline of 9.64%, indicating a negative performance for this particular stock.
As for sector indices, five of them ended the day with gains. The “Trading” sector witnessed the highest gain, increasing by 4.83%. However, the “Others” sector registered the highest loss, declining by 0.96%.
Overall, the trading session showed a positive trend for the NEPSE index, with some sectors performing particularly well, while others faced minor losses.
