The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a moderate gain, gaining 21.32 points (0.82%) to close at 2,621.26. This follows a 4.12 point gain in the previous trading session.
The benchmark index opened at 2,607.14 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,621.26 and a low of 2,592.15 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 4.13 Arba, with 11,674,209 shares traded across 354 companies through 39,183 transactions. The total market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.08 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.36 Kharba.
Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 26.46 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 241.60.
10.75% SBL Debenture 2089 (SBLD89) led the gainer's list with a 13.21% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 1,500.00 .
Meanwhile, Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited (SMJC) recorded the Negative Circuit , falling by 6.32%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 415.00.
Among sectors, the Banking SubIndex recorded the highest gain, gaining by 1.45%, while Hotels And Tourism Index recorded the least gain, up 0.04%.
