NEPSE Witnessed Minimal Loss Today; All Index Close at Red Except Microfinance Sector

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a moderate loss, losing 12.95 points (0.48%) to close at 2,652.58. This follows a 1.40 point gain in the previous trading session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,665.96 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,671.17 and a low of 2,639.23 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 4.72 Arba, with 12,373,841 shares traded across 349 companies through 44,412 transactions. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.66 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.52 Kharba.

Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd (AKJCL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 18.19 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 346.00 .

Kumari Sabal Yojana (KSY) led the gainer's list with a 2.96% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 9.38.

Meanwhile, 10.25% KBL Debenture 2086 (KBLD86) recorded the highest fall, falling by 5.09%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 1,123.20.

Among sectors, the Microfinance Index recorded the highest gain, gaining by 0.09%, while Development Bank Index recorded the highest loss, down 0.70%.