Market closes for the week at 1269.30 points after gaining 13.50 points today; three companies hit the circuit

Thu, Mar 19, 2020 4:24 PM on Latest, NEPSE News, Stock Market,

The market closed in the green zone today after two consecutive days of loss. The benchmark index gained 1.08% or 13.50 points and closed for the week at 1269.30 points. The turnover amount stood at Rs.1.90 Arba which was achieved through trade of 5,106,681 units of shares traded through 18,792 transactions trading scrips of 173 listed companies in the process.

Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) dominated the trade with turnover of Rs.31.33 Crore which was achieved through trade of 244,568 units of shares. The stock price of the company stood at Rs.1304 per share after losing 24 points or 1.81% today.

Two companies hit the positive circuit. Janautthan Samudayik Laghubitta (JSLBB) gained 9.96% or 156 points and closed at Rs.1723 while Radhi Bidyut Company (RADHI) gained 9.55% or 15 points and closed at Rs.172 per share. Central Finance Company Limited (CFCL) hit the negative circuit as it lost 9.52% or 12 points and closed at Rs.114 per share.

Sensitive Index gained 2.03 points and closed at 273.82 points while Float Index gained 0.96 points and closed at 90.12 points.

The sub-indices closed at the following: