The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a decline of 26.36 points, equivalent to 1.28%, from the previous day’s closing, concluding at 2,022.92 points. The index had experienced a loss of 8.71 points in the preceding trading session.
The market commenced today’s trading with the index opening at 2049.9. Throughout the day, it reached an intraday low of 2,019.77 and a high of 2,056.49.
During the day’s trading activities, there were 304 different stocks involved in 98,632 transactions. The total volume of shares traded amounted to 15,268,399, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 5.24 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 31.43 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.87 Kharba.
Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) dominated the market with the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 28.00 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 498.80.
On a positive note, three companies experienced an upward trend, hitting the positive circuit for the day. However, Manushi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBS) faced the highest loss of 6.69%.
In terms of sector indices, all sectors closed in the red, except for the “Hydropower Index,” which saw the highest gain of 1.03%. Conversely, the “Life Insurance Index” witnessed a loss of 2.40%.
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