NEPSE Gains for Second Straight Session; Snow Rivers Hits Negative Circuit

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a minimal gain, gaining 4.12 points (0.15%) to close at 2,599.93. This follows a 4.00 point gain in the previous trading session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,597.94 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,603.72 and a low of 2,584.03 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 4.73 Arba, with 13,553,097 shares traded across 351 companies through 46,659 transactions. The total market capitalization stood at Rs. 44.72 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.22 Kharba.

Ghalemdi Hydro Limited (GHL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 36.47 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 301.00.

Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited (SMJC) led the gainer's list with a 12.44% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 443.00 .

Meanwhile, Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL) recorded the Negative Circuit , falling by 15.00%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 849.40.

Among sectors, the Life Insurance recorded the highest gain, gaining by 1.77%, while Hotels And Tourism Index recorded the least gain, down 0.58%.