KATHMANDU, MARCH 27
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its upward trend for the second consecutive day on Thursday, gaining 41.43 points (1.58%) to close at 2,663.30 points.
The market had also gained 40 points on Wednesday, closing the week on a positive note despite fluctuations earlier in the week.
The Sensitive Index, which tracks Class 'A' stocks, rose 1.27%, while the Float Index, reflecting actively traded shares, increased 1.37%.
Market sentiment remained largely positive, with all sectors closing in the green. The Trading sector led gains with a 6.09% increase, significantly outpacing Microfinance (2.22%) and Investment (2.20%). No other sectors recorded gains above 2%.
In terms of individual stocks, 227 advanced, while 16 declined. Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) hit the upper circuit break of 10%, while Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led in turnover, volume, and transactions, with 508,860 shares traded in 3,986 transactions, amounting to Rs 511.81 million.
The daily turnover increased to Rs 5.2 billion, up from Rs 4.2 billion on Wednesday, with 9,772,196 shares of 309 companies traded in 55,442 transactions.
By the end of the trading session, NEPSE's total market capitalization stood at Rs 4.422 trillion.
