The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index concluded with a marginal loss of 0.40 points or 0.01% compared to the previous day, settling at 2,098.29 points. In the preceding trading session, the index had faced a more substantial loss of 31.49 points. The day commenced with the index opening at 2,096.99 and fluctuated throughout, hitting an intraday low of 2,087.22 and reaching a peak at 2,112.15.
During today’s trading activities, 310 different stocks were traded in a total of 117,566 transactions. The volume of shares exchanged amounted to 11,801,360, with a total turnover of Rs. 4.29 Arba. The market capitalization was recorded at Rs. 32.95 Kharba, while the float market capitalization stood at Rs. 11.36 Kharba.
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led in turnover, achieving Rs. 55.09 crore and concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 659. Meanwhile, Chandragiri Hills Limited (CGH) experienced the highest gain of 10%, followed closely by Nepal Lube Oil Limited (NLO) with a gain of 9.99%. On the other hand, Mid Solu Hydropower Limited (MSHL) faced the most significant loss of 6.20%.
In terms of sector indices, six sectors closed positively today. The “Hotel & Tourism Index” stood out with the highest gain of 4.74%, while the “Trading Index” witnessed a loss of 0.86%.