NEPSE Jumps by Over 34 Points in Pre-Open Session Following Appointment of New Governor
Market sentiment appeared highly positive, as 149 companies saw their stock prices rise
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a strong surge in the pre-open session today, gaining an impressive 34.79 points and pushing the benchmark index to 2,712.25 points. This notable rise comes shortly after the appointment of Prof. Dr. Bishwanath Paudel as the new Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), signaling renewed investor optimism in the financial market.
In this short session, NEPSE recorded a total turnover of over NRs. 4.69 million, with more than 118,000 shares tradedacross 158 companies. A total of 713 transactions took place during the period, indicating a spike in early morning trading activity.
Market sentiment appeared highly positive, as 149 companies saw their stock prices rise, while only 5 companies witnessed a decline. The rest remained unchanged.