NEPSE Witnessed Minimal Loss of 0.08% to Close at 2,033.06 Levels While Turnover Shrinks to Rs. 3.11 Arba

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a decrease of 1.76 points or 0.08% from the previous day's closing, settling at 2,033.06 points. The index had incurred a loss of 27.21 points in the trading session before.

At the commencement of today's trading, the market initiated with the index at 2,034.79, reaching an intraday peak of 2,043.50 and encountering a low of 2,025.89. Ultimately, the market concluded at 2,033.06 levels.

During today's trading session, a total of 314 different stocks were traded in 76,803 transactions. The volume of shares traded totaled 9,342,546, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 3.11 Arba. The market capitalization was reported at Rs. 31.95 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.96 Kharba.

Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led in turnover, amassing Rs. 31.73 crores and ending the day with a market price of Rs. 650.

On a positive note, Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) and Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) both witnessed positive circuits today.

However, GreenLife Hydropower Limited (GLH) experienced the most significant decline, marking a loss of 10%.

In sector indices, five sectors closed in the green today. The "Others Index" saw the highest gain of 1.10%, while the "Microfinance Index" experienced a loss of 0.74%.