The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index demonstrated a robust performance with a notable gain of 38.14 points or 1.88% compared to the previous day, concluding at 2,060.49 points. This follows a positive trend from the prior trading day, which saw a gain of 27.75 points for the index.
The day’s market activity commenced with the index opening at 2025.73, reaching an intraday low of 2,025.68, and achieving an intraday high of 2,070.59, indicating dynamic fluctuations throughout the trading session.
Today’s trading session witnessed the participation of 305 different stocks in 113,693 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 21,497,619, contributing to a total turnover of Rs. 6.86 Arba. Notably, this marks the highest turnover recorded by NEPSE in the past eleven and a half months. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 31.78 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.05 Kharba.
Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited (HDHPC) emerged with the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 26.26 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 149.10.
Additionally, nine companies experienced positive circuit hits during the day. Conversely, Himalayan Power Partner Ltd. (HPPL) faced the highest loss of 7.86%.
In terms of sector performance, all sectors closed in the green except for the “HydroPower Index.” The “Microfinance Index” observed the highest gain of 5.53%, while the “HydroPower Index” incurred a loss of 0.33%. This indicates a generally positive market sentiment with particular strength in the microfinance sector.