NEPSE Declines on the First Trading Day After Dashain; Intraday Turnover Stood at Rs. 4 Arba

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a minimal loss, losing 4.34 points (0.16%) to close at 2,629.82. This follows a 8.23 point gain in the previous trading session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,630.85 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,637.65 and a low of 2,620.69 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 4 Arba, with 10,343,709 shares traded across 341 companies through 38,788 transactions. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.26 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.41 Kharba.

Ghalemdi Hydro Limited (GHL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 23.66 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 315.90.

Beni Hydropower Project Limited (BENH) led the gainer's list with a 14.99% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 405.90.

Meanwhile,Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited (CKHL) recorded the highest fall, falling by 7.92%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 535.00.

Among sectors, the Trading Index recorded the highest gain, gaining by 1.11%, while Development Bank Index recorded the highest loss, down 1.21%.