KATHMANDU: The Nepse index has increased by double digits. The NEPSE index increased by 15.87 points and closed at 2,342.76 points on Wednesday.

According to Nepse, shares worth Rs 6.21 billion have been traded.

The share price of Mahila Sahyatra Microfinance, Best Finance, Corporate Development, Green Development, Saptakoshi Development, Narayani Development, Nepal Finance and other companies has increased by more than nine percent.

The value of companies including Kamana Sewa Vikas, Bishal Bazaar, Civil Microfinance has declined.

Of the 12 sub-indices, the indexes of Development Bank, Hydro, Finance, Non-Life Insurance, Microfinance, Life Insurance and Mutual Funds have increased.