Kathmandu: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index saw a slight increase, closing at 2,753.76 points, up by 4.98 points or 0.18%. The market demonstrated mixed activity with 145 stocks advancing, 92 declining, and 6 remaining unchanged.
Top Gainers of the Day:
USLB (Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd) led the top gainers with a 10% increase, reaching a last trading price (LTP) of Rs. 1,774.30.
SMFBS (Samudayik Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Ltd) also rose by 10%, with an LTP of Rs. 2,044.90.
UHEWA (Upper Hewakhola Hydropower Company Ltd) saw a 9.99% gain, closing at Rs. 644.90.
MANDU (Mandu Hydropower Limited) increased by 9.71%, reaching Rs. 1,028.00.
BHPL (Barahi Hydropower Limited) recorded a 9.29% rise, closing at Rs. 800.00.
Top Turnover Stocks:
NGPL (Ngadi Group Power Ltd.) led the turnover chart with transactions totaling Rs. 451.71 million, closing at Rs. 571.00.
SFCL (Samriddhi Finance) followed with a turnover of Rs. 418.29 million, closing at Rs. 874.80.
JFL (Janaki Finance Limited) had a turnover of Rs. 354.10 million, ending at Rs. 1,062.00.
SHEL (Singati Hydro Energy Ltd) recorded Rs. 340.04 million in turnover with an LTP of Rs. 273.00.
NFS (Nepal Finance Limited) closed at Rs. 1,459.90, with a turnover of Rs. 231.57 million.
Market Summary:
The total turnover for the day reached an impressive Rs. 11.73 billion, with 24,426,900 shares traded across 113,252 transactions. A total of 326 scrips were traded during the session.
The market’s performance indicates steady investor interest and significant trading volume, showcasing continued engagement despite economic and market fluctuations.
