The NEPSE index closed today at 1,818.31, reflecting a decrease of 3.34 points or 0.18% from the previous trading day’s closing. Yesterday, the index experienced a more significant loss of 16.96 points.
The trading day began with the index opening at 1,821.81. Throughout the day, it reached an intraday low of 1,807.53 and a high of 1,826.65, before ultimately closing at 1,818.31.
In terms of trading activity, there were 20,158 transactions involving 266 scrips. A total of 2,341,240 shares were exchanged, with a turnover amount of Rs. 72.49 Crores. This turnover was lower compared to the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 90.05 Crores.
Among the traded stocks, NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) had the highest turnover of Rs. 3.04 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 694.60 per share. Additionally, the shares of PRVU were the most actively traded.
In terms of individual stock performance, NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) recorded the highest gain of 9.88% for the day. On the other hand, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co. Limited (SALICO) experienced the highest loss of 6.45%.
Regarding sector indices, only four closed in the green. The “Manufacturing and Processing” sector index saw the highest gain of 0.52%, while the “Non-Life Insurance” sector index experienced the highest loss of 0.62%.
Overall, the NEPSE index ended the day with a slight loss, accompanied by fluctuations in individual stock prices and sector indices.
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