NEPSE Index Gains Minimal 1.40 Points to Settle at 2,665.53 Level; NRIC Hits Positive Circuit

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a minimal gain, gaining 1.40 points (0.05%) to close at 2,665.53. This follows a 6.62 point loss in the previous trading session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,668.4 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,686.06 and a low of 2,660.64 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 7.43 Arba, with 21,223,414 shares traded across 358 companies through 59,185 transactions. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.88 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.61 Kharba.

Swet-Ganga Hydropower & Construction Limited (SGHC) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 85.84 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 333.00 .

Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) led the gainer's list with a 15.00% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 921.70.

Meanwhile, Civil Bank Debenture 2088 (CBLD88) recorded the highest fall, falling by 6.34%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 1,227.00 .

Among sectors, the Trading Index recorded the highest gain, gaining by 1.11%, while Banking SubIndex recorded the highest loss, down 0.82%.