NEPSE Lost 28.68 Points: All 13 Sectors Closed Red

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 3:15 PM on NEPSE News, Latest,

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a loss of 28.68 points or 1.43% from the previous day's closing, settling at 1,972.09 points. The index had incurred a loss of 0.87 points in the trading session before.

At the commencement of today's trading, the market initiated with the index at 2,001.02, reaching an intraday peak of 2,007.57 and encountering a low of 1,970.04.

During today's trading session, a total of 309 different stocks were traded in 48,349 transactions. The volume of shares traded totaled 7,446,991, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 2.59 Arba. The market capitalization was reported at Rs. 30.99 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.58 Kharba.

 

Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in turnover, amassing Rs. 11.13 crores and concluding the day with a market price of Rs. 440.00.

 
Similarly, today's highest gainer is Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) at 10%. Following the line is Manakamana Smart Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MKLB) at 9.86%.

On the flip side, Joshi Hydropower Development Company Ltd (JOSHI) experienced the highest loss of 10%.

 

In terms of sector indices, all the sectors closed in red today. The "Finance Index" saw the highest loss of 3.21%, while the "Mutual Fund Index" saw the least loss of 0.36%.