KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) ended the trading day on a positive note, rising by 22.14 points (0.80%) to close at 2,760.21, following a significant gain of 62.54 points in the previous session.
The index opened at 2,740.12 points and fluctuated between a low of 2,734.41 and a high of 2,782.43.
A total of 24,557,153 shares from 302 companies were exchanged in 113,964 transactions, with an overall turnover of Rs. 11.31 billion.
Sahas Urja Limited (SAHAS) led the turnover chart, with a transaction volume of Rs. 38.17 crores, closing at Rs. 552.10. Additionally, six stocks hit the positive circuit limit.
On the downside, Eastern Hydropower Limited (EHPL) recorded the largest drop, falling by 10%.
In terms of sector performance, the “Microfinance Index” showed the strongest gain, rising by 3.2%, while the “Finance Index” posted the most significant loss, declining by 0.30%.
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