NEPSE Declines After Three Consecutive Days of Gains; Turnover Hits Rs. 8.89 Arba
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 3:23 PM on Highlight News, Stock Market,
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a minimal loss, losing 5.45 points (0.20%) to close at 2,690.15. This follows a 31.54 point gain in the previous trading session.
The benchmark index opened at 2,693.55 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,712.99 and a low of 2,681.58 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 8.89 Arba, with 22,862,554 shares traded across 348 companies through 74,054 transactions. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 46.30 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.79 Kharba.
Lumbini Bikas Bank Ltd. (LBBL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 38.48 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 550.00.
Beni Hydropower Project Limited (BENH) led the gainer's list with a 15.00% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 709.70.
Meanwhile, Menchhiyam Hydropower Limited (MCHL) recorded the highest fall, falling by 4.08%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 256.00.
Among sectors, the Development Bank Index recorded the highest gain, gaining by 1.61%, while HydroPower Index recorded the highest loss, down 0.57%.
