KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 17.15 points on Friday to close at 2,591.80, registering a double-digit rise in the share market.
The sensitive index, which measures the performance of large companies, increased by 3.80 points to settle at 465.85. Similarly, the float index rose by 1.42 points to 179.10, while the sensitive float index gained 1.50 points to close at 157.46.
A total of 12,905,942 shares were traded through the exchange, generating a turnover of Rs 4.83 billion.
All 13 sectoral sub-indices recorded gains during the trading session. Share prices of 180 companies advanced, while 89 declined and 10 remained unchanged.
According to NEPSE data, Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower, Sindhu Bikas Bank and Solu Hydropower were among the companies whose investors recorded gains. Meanwhile, Ridge Line Energy Company, ICFC Finance Debenture and Prime Debenture were among the securities that posted losses.
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