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NEPSE Index edges up 0.13% as investment sector shines



KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index experienced a modest gain today, closing at 2,786.40 points, which represents an increase of 3.80 points or 0.13% compared to the previous session.

This follows a sharp drop of 111.96 points in the prior session, where the index ended at 2,782.60 points.

Today’s trading began with the index at 2,791.09 points and saw considerable volatility, peaking at 2,860.89 points and dipping to 2,761.02 points before closing at the final figure.

The trading session was marked by robust activity, with 326 stocks traded through 168,175 transactions, involving 35,007,039 shares and generating a turnover of Rs. 13.72 billion.

The market capitalization rose to Rs. 4.42 trillion, while the float market capitalization reached Rs. 1.56 trillion.

Publish Date : 28 August 2024 16:14 PM

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