The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index underwent a slight decrease, diminishing by 1.76 points or 0.08% compared to the preceding day’s closing, settling at 2,033.06 points. It is noteworthy that the index had previously suffered a more substantial loss of 27.21 points in the preceding trading session.
As today’s trading commenced, the market initiated with the index at 2,034.79 points, reaching an intraday peak of 2,043.50 and encountering a low of 2,025.89. Ultimately, the market concluded at 2,033.06 levels.
In the course of today’s trading session, a total of 314 different stocks were traded through 76,803 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 9,342,546, leading to a turnover of Rs. 3.11 Arba. The market capitalization was reported at Rs. 31.95 Kharba, accompanied by a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.96 Kharba.
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) emerged as the leader in turnover, accumulating Rs. 31.73 crores and concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 650.
While Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) and Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) experienced positive circuits, GreenLife Hydropower Limited (GLH) witnessed the most significant decline, incurring a loss of 10%.
In terms of sector indices, five sectors concluded in the green today, with the “Others Index” experiencing the highest gain of 1.10%, while the “Microfinance Index” recorded a loss of 0.74%.
