This week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) was active for only four trading days due to Thursday being a holiday. During these four days, the NEPSE index showed significant upward momentum, closing at 2007.06 points. This marked an impressive gain of 74.61 points, equivalent to a 3.86% increase. This positive performance was a stark contrast to the previous week when the index had closed at 1,932.45 points, reflecting a 2.92% loss.
Throughout the trading week, the NEPSE index experienced fluctuations, reaching its highest point at 2,007.06 and the lowest point at 1,933.12. This level of volatility amounted to a substantial 73.94 points. Comparatively, the preceding week had seen slightly lower volatility, with fluctuations of 60.52 points.
The highest intraday loss during the week occurred on Monday, with a significant drop of 44.31 points. This drop coincided with a turnover of Rs 1.51 Arba on that particular day. However, when considering the entire week, the total turnover amounted to a more substantial Rs 5.22 Arba, indicating active trading and investment activities in the market.
In summary, the NEPSE index demonstrated remarkable resilience and gained substantial ground during the four trading days of the week, erasing losses from the previous week. Despite some intraday fluctuations, the overall performance was positive, reflecting growing investor confidence and trading activity in the market.
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In celebration of its 87th anniversary, Nepal Bank has undertaken various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. One notable activity included the organization of a blood donation event at the bank’s head office, where over 150 donors made valuable contributions, as highlighted in a media statement. The bank, with a significant nationwide presence, operates in 71 districts and boasts a workforce of more than 3600 employees. It maintains a network comprising 228 branches, 204 ATM outlets, and 58 extension counters. The bank reports a paid-up capital of 14.69 arba, with deposit collections amounting to Rs 2.44 kharba and a credit portfolio of Rs 1.84 kharba. Additionally, the reserve fund stands at Rs 21.88 arba, contributing to a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 14.49%, as stated in the media release. These CSR activities and the bank’s extensive reach and financial indicators underscore its commitment to both social welfare initiatives and maintaining a robust financial position in the banking sector.
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