NEPSE Declines by Double Digits on Fourth Trading Day of the Week
NEPSE declined by 13.28 points on the fourth trading day, with most sectors in the red except hydropower.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a moderate retreat today, marking the fourth trading day of the week with a noticeable decline. The benchmark NEPSE index slipped by 13.28 points or 0.49%, closing at 2,664.88 points.
Similarly, the Sensitive Index which reflects the movement of financially robust companies dipped marginally by 0.01%, ending the session at 456.72 points. Despite the drop, trading activity remained robust. Over 22 million shares, spanning 307 listed companies, were traded with total turnover surpassing NPR 9.90 billion.
Out of 13 sector indices, only the hydropower sector posted gains today, rising by 1.17%. The mutual fund segment remained flat, while all other sectors ended in the red. Radhi Bidyut Company led the trading volume with shares worth over NPR 615 million changing hands. Three companies hit the upper circuit limit today Butwal Power, Pure Energy, and Synergy Power indicating strong buying interest. On the flip side, Saptakoshi Development Bank recorded the highest decline, falling by 5.89%.
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