NEPSE Edges Up Slightly by 1.40 Points; Turnover Reaches NPR 7.43 Billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by a marginal 1.40 points on Wednesday to close at 2,665.53. Total market turnover stood at NPR 7.43 billion, with Shwet-Ganga Hydropower leading in trading volume.
KATHMANDU — The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed marginally higher on Wednesday, gaining 1.40 points to reach 2,665.53 points. The market managed to register slight gains despite fluctuations throughout the trading session.
Among the sub-indices traded, 4 sub-indices closed in the green, while 9 sub-indices landed in negative territory. The 'Others' sub-group surged the most with a 6.18% gain, whereas both the Banking and Finance sectors experienced the steepest declines of 0.82% each.
Key market dynamics for the day:
- Advancers: 98 companies
- Decliners: 171 companies
- Unchanged: 9 companies
Total market turnover reached NPR 7.43 billion, with Shwet-Ganga Hydropower recording the highest individual turnover.