NEPSE Index Plummets By 14.83 Points; Market Cap Declined to Rs. 32.30 Kharba

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index witnessed a decline of 14.83 points today, a decrease of 0.72%, closing at 2,037.09 points. This follows a loss of 8.24 points in the previous trading session.

The trading day commenced with the index at 2051.73 points, reaching an intraday high of 2,059.79 points. The index experienced a low of 2,034.50 points before settling at the closing value of 2,037.09 points.

Today's trading session involved 320 stocks across 50,952 transactions, with a total trading volume of 9,178,895 shares. The overall turnover reached Rs. 3.60 Arba with a market capitalization of Rs. 32.30 Kharba and a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.97 Kharba.

Nepal Finance Ltd. (NFS) led the market in terms of turnover, achieving Rs.12.88 Crores and closing at Rs. 970 per share.

Likewise, today's highest gainer is Muktinath Krishi Company Limited (MKCL) which increased by 7.06%.

Conversely, Manakamana Smart Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MKLB) faced a significant loss, dropping by 9.30%.

In sector performance, only two sector indices concluded the day in positive territory. The "Finance Index" recorded the highest sectoral gain of 0.34%, while the " Microfinance Index" saw the highest loss, declining by 1.37%.