The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index dropped 20.46 points, or 0.76%, from the close of the previous trading day to settle at 2,661.09 points today. This comes after a session with a gain of 113.42 points, indicating notable bullish momentum.
The index opened at 2,706.73 points to start the trading day. The index fluctuated throughout the day, closing at 2,655.15 points after hitting an intraday low of 2,737.68 points and a high of 2,737.68 points.
A total of 222,660 transactions involving 325 scrips were made during today's session, generating a sizable volume of 47,790,837 shares. The remarkable turnover of Rs. 19.60 Arba, the fourth-highest turnover in NEPSE history, was the result of this activity. The last significant turnover of more than 19 Arba happened
The remarkable turnover of Rs. 19.60 Arba, the fourth-highest turnover in NEPSE history, was the result of this activity. The last significant turnover above Rs. 19 Arba happened on June 13, 2021, during the bull market, 3.11 years ago. At that time, the turnover peaked at Rs. 19.55 Arba. The float market capitalisation was Rs. 14.61 Kharba, but the market capitalisation for the day was Rs. 42.22 Kharba.
Shivam Cements Limited (SHIVM), which closed at Rs. 616 after reaching a valuation of Rs. 61.12 crores, led the market in turnover.
Nepal Finance Ltd. (NFS) was the top gainer in terms of stock performance, with an increase of 9.77%.
In contrast, Aarambha Chautari Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ACLBSL), which fell by 8.35%, saw the greatest loss.
Just two sectors, according to an analysis of the sector indices, had a favourable day's finale. With a rise of 1.88%, the Finance Index led the gains, while the Trading Index saw the biggest decline, falling by 4.54%.
