The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a gain of 0.73% or 15.54 points, closing at 2,131.49 points today. This follows a previous session gain of 23.94 points, reflecting continued positive momentum.
Today’s trading session opened at 2,116.74, hitting an intraday low of 2,108.37. The index climbed to an intraday high of 2,140.24 before settling at 2,131.49.
A vibrant trading environment saw 318 stocks change hands in 78,051 transactions. The volume of shares traded reached 14,419,521, with a total turnover of Rs. 5.68 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 33.79 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.55 Kharba.
Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NMLBBL) was the highlight of the day, achieving a turnover of Rs. 24.42 Crore and closing at Rs. 790.
Additionally, two companies hit their positive circuit limits today.
Conversely, Manushi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBS) experienced a decline, dropping 8.05% to close at Rs. 1,360.
In sector performance, nine sector indices closed in the red. The “Banking Index” saw the highest gain of 4.23%, while the “Finance Index” experienced the steepest decline of 1.34%.