NEPSE index rises by 26.10 points, all sectors see positive growth

KATHMANDU: The capital market, which has been consistently declining since last week, saw a reversal today with a positive trend.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index increased by 26.10 points, reaching a level of 2,640.78.

A total of 9,739,738 shares from 326 companies were bought and sold 58,235 times, resulting in a transaction volume of Rs 4.48 billion.

The index for all market groups showed a green trend today, with the finance sector leading the way with a 3.52% increase.

Other sectors also saw positive growth:

• Banking: +0.71%

• Development Banks: +0.71%

• Hotels & Tourism: +1.03%

• Hydropower: +0.95%

• Investments: +0.83%

• Life Insurance: +1.46%

• Manufacturing & Processing: +0.78%

• Microfinance: +0.79%

• Mutual Funds: +0.44%

• Non-Life Insurance: +0.65%

• Trade: +1.06%

• Others: +1.50%

The biggest gainer of the day was Guardian Micro Life Insurance, with its share price increasing by 9.51%.

On the other hand, the largest decline was seen in Upper Hewakhola Hydropower Company Ltd., whose share price fell by 4.26%.

In terms of transaction value, Himalayan Reinsurance Ltd. led the market with shares worth Rs 326.97 million being traded.

Meanwhile, the highest number of shares traded were of Sannima Growth Fund, with 710,000 shares changing hands.