NEPSE sees minor downtick, loses 4 points to close at 1,458.04; NRIC gained the highest turnover and traded the most; Total turnover 1.98 Arba

Thu, Aug 27, 2020 3:13 PM on Latest, Stock Market,

The stock market lost minimal four points (0.27%) today and ultimately closed at 1,458.04.

Overall 17.77 points volatility was observed during trading hours, with the highest point being 1472.73 and the lowest being 1454.96.

4,967,403 shares were traded that amounted to Rs. 1.98 Arba in turnover amount. NEPSE had witnessed a massive Rs. 2.65 Arba in turnover amount yesterday. Meanwhile, 188 scrips were traded via 28,385 transactions.

Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) has the highest turnover of Rs. 23.12 crores. The shares of NRIC also traded the most today.

The Float index lost 0.34 points to close at 101.87 while the Sensitive index is at 297.10 after losing 1.64 points.

NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited gained the most 9.82% today on its second day of trading.

On the other hand, Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBSL) lost the most 4.07%.

Three sectors gained today while all others ended red. Manufacturing gained the most 1.44% while Trading lost the most 1.64%.