The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a marginal loss of 1.93 points, equivalent to 0.09% compared to the previous day’s closing, settling at 2,068.90 points. This follows a significant double-digit loss of 17.23 points in the preceding trading session.
The day’s trading activities commenced with the index opening at 2,072.09. It experienced fluctuations throughout the session, touching an intraday low of 2,059.49 and reaching an intraday high of 2,085.36.
During the course of today’s trading, a total of 303 different stocks were exchanged through 101,504 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 11,658,110, with a total turnover of Rs. 4.29 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 32.13 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 11.10 Kharba.
Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) emerged as the top performer in terms of turnover, reaching Rs. 14.38 crores and concluding at a market price of Rs. 454.10.
The day’s highest gainer was Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited (VLUCL), witnessing a growth of 10%. Following closely were Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited (CKHL), Hathway Investment Nepal Limited (HATHY) at 9.99%, and MEHL, MKCL at 9.98% each.
Conversely, Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DLBS) and BPW Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (BPW) experienced the most significant loss of 10%.
Examining sector indices, only six sectors closed positively on this trading day. The “Manufacturing And Processing” sector observed the highest gain of 1.29%, while the “Trading Index” registered a loss of 1.71%.