The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index witnessed a notable gain of 36.57 points, equivalent to 1.80%, compared to the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,059.49 points. This positive momentum follows a loss of 26.36 points in the previous trading session. The day started with the index opening at 2025.89, touching an intraday low of 2,025.62, and reaching an intraday high of 2,059.66.
During today’s trading, a total of 309 different stocks were traded in 99,524 transactions, with a trading volume of 13,709,276 shares and a total turnover of Rs. 4.67 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 32.00 Kharba, accompanied by a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.06 Kharba.
Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in terms of turnover, reaching Rs. 21.84 crores and closing at a market price of Rs. 506.
Six companies experienced a positive circuit for the day, contributing to the market’s overall upward trend. Conversely, Narayani Development Bank Limited (NABBC) incurred the highest loss, amounting to 5.46%.
In the sector indices, with the exception of the “Mutual Fund Index,” all sectors closed in the green. The “Life Insurance Index” saw the most significant gain, surging by 3.72%, while the “Mutual Fund Index” saw a marginal loss of 0.01%.
