The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a decline of 3.42 points, equivalent to 0.18%, compared to the previous day’s closing, settling at 1,847.81 points. The index had experienced a loss of 7.29 points in the trading session immediately preceding this.
The trading day commenced with the index opening at 1848.71, reaching an intraday low of 1,843.37, and attaining an intraday high of 1,859.32.
Throughout today’s trading activities, 292 different stocks were traded in 43,428 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 3,896,287, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 1.19 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 28.49 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 9.92 Kharba.
Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in turnover, reaching Rs. 7.46 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 300.20.
Similarly, Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) showed the highest gain of 8.06%, followed by NMB Debenture 8.50% – 2087/88 (NMBD87/88) with a gain of 5.98%.
Conversely, NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) and Mountain Energy Nepal Limited (MEN) experienced the highest loss of 9.99% during today’s trading.
In terms of sector indices, 8 sector indices concluded in negative territory, with Banking and Other sectors losing the most at 0.62%. On a positive note, the Life Insurance Index registered the highest gain, increasing by 0.97 percent.
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