NEPSE falls 39.44 points as market closes lower

Similarly, the Sensitive Index, which measures performance of large-cap companies, fell by 5.15 points to close at 469.26.

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NEPSE falls 39.44 points as market closes lower

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points on the trading day, settling at 2,744.40, marking a 1.41 percent drop.

Similarly, the Sensitive Index, which measures performance of large-cap companies, fell by 5.15 points to close at 469.26.

During the session, a total of 10.678 million shares were traded, generating a turnover of Rs 4.66 billion (Rs 4,66,50,20,677).

Top Traded Companies

The most actively traded companies included National Hydro Power, Reliance Spinning Mills, Ridi Power Company, Shivam Cements, and AY Panel Limited.

Top Gainers

Investors in Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Financial Institution, SBL Debenture, NIBL Samriddhi Fund, NIC Asia Debenture, and Nepal SBI Bank Debenture recorded gains.

Top Losers

On the losing side, shares of First Microfinance Laghubitta, Kumari Dhanabriddhi Yojana, Jhapa Energy, Atmanirbhar Laghubitta, and Hot Forest declined.

Out of the total traded companies, 13 recorded gains, 251 declined, while 5 remained unchanged, indicating a broadly negative market sentiment.