The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index experienced a decrease of 7.29 points, equivalent to 0.39% from the previous day’s closing, settling at 1,851.23 points. In the preceding trading session, the index had incurred a loss of 18.06 points. The day commenced with an opening index of 1858.47, reaching an intraday low of 1,837.85 and a high of 1,861.67.
During today’s trading session, a total of 293 different stocks were exchanged in 36,977 transactions, resulting in the trading of 3,419,073 shares and a total turnover of Rs. 9.64 arba. The market capitalization, based on float, stood at Rs. 9.94 Kharba, contributing to an overall market capitalization of Rs. 28.54 Kharba.
Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) claimed the highest turnover for the day at Rs. 6.95 crores, with a market price of Rs. 295. Meanwhile, Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) emerged as the highest gainer, marking a growth of 9.63%, followed by Sabaiko Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SABSL) at 9.04%.
Conversely, Mountain Energy Nepal Limited (MEN), United IDI Mardi RB Hydropower Limited (UMRH), and NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) suffered the most substantial losses, each recording a decline of 9.99% and 9.98%, respectively.
In terms of sector performance, all sector indices concluded in negative territory, except for the “Microfinance Index,” which saw a modest gain of 0.06%. Notably, the “Mutual Fund” sector experienced a loss of 1.25%.