The NEPSE index increased by 0.32 points today, closing at 2870.95. Among the 13 sub-sectors, only five showed gains. The total trading volume reached Rs. 21 arba 46 crore. Shares of 316 companies were traded, totaling 5 crore 16 lakh shares, with Nepal Reinsurance recording the highest trading volume.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli recently highlighted the stock market growth over the past year as an achievement on his social media. He noted that the market index rose from 2100 to 2800 since his government took office. However, despite the market opening with a sharp rise the next day, it ended with only a marginal gain. Today, 105 companies’ share prices increased, while 144 companies saw declines, resulting in many investors’ portfolios showing losses.
Among the companies with the highest share price increases today were Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta, Trade Tower Limited, Shiv Shree Hydropower, Bindabasini Hydropower, and City Hotel.
Conversely, companies with the largest share price declines included Samriddhi Finance, Dordi Hydropower, Panchakanya Mai Hydropower, Union Hydropower, and NADEP Laghubitta.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
