NEPSE Index Slips Further 10.14 Points to Close at 2704.70 Levels, Trading Index Sees Highest Drop

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 3:10 PM on Stock Market, Latest,

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a decline today, falling by 10.14 points (0.37%) to close at 2,704.70. This follows a previous session decline of 21.63 points.

The trading session commenced at 2,735.97, with the index oscillating between a high of 2,739.55 and a low of 2,693.55. The day's total turnover reached Rs. 5.40 Arba, encompassing 9,935,872 shares traded across 331 companies through 57,585 transactions.

Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 43.93 Crores, with its stock closing at Rs. 984.

Rapti Hydro And General Construction Limited (RHGCL) emerged as the top gainer with a 9.86% increase.

Conversely, Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Ltd. (MLBL) faced the steepest decline, dropping by 5.63%.

Among sectoral indices, the Manufacturing and Processing Index registered the highest gain, rising 0.44%, while the Trading Index saw the biggest drop, declining by 3.38%.