KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index has gained 25.57 points to close at 1,936.83 points on Thursday.

Similarly, the sensitive index increased by 4.49 points to close at 381.06 points.

A total of 4,384,004 units of shares of 223 companies were traded for Rs 1.715 billion.

All sub-indices closed green today.

Meanwhile, Sikles Hydropower Limited was the top gainer today with its prices surging at circuit level by 10 percent.

Forward Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (FOWAD) lost 2.97% today.