KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a slight gain on Tuesday, with the benchmark index climbing 0.94 points to settle at 2,630.76 points, according to the exchange.
However, other market indicators closed in negative territory. The sensitive index, which reflects the performance of large-cap companies, declined by 0.30 points to 475.47 points. Similarly, the float index fell by 0.10 points to 182.11 points, while the sensitive float index dropped by 0.26 points to 160.69 points.
A total of 15,346,226 shares were traded during the session, generating a turnover of Rs 5.79 billion. Of the 13 sub-indices, four ended higher, while the remaining nine registered losses.
Market performance was mixed, with share prices of 135 companies advancing and 136 declining. Meanwhile, eight companies recorded no change in their share prices.
Beni Hydropower, Upper Mailung Khola Hydropower and Dordi Khola Hydropower emerged among the session’s top gainers. On the losing side, Unilever Nepal, Everest Bank Debenture and Nabil Bank Debenture were among the biggest decliners.
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