Market ends gaining 9.55 points despite fluctuations throughout the day; NEPSE closed at 1241.19 points

The index of Nepal Stock Exchange has ended on a positive note as the market closed today gaining 9.55 points. During the trading period the market recorded huge fluctuations. The market had started at 1231.64 points and at its highest point it had reached 1252.60 points. The market at it lowest point was recorded at 1224.06 points. However at the end of the day the market closed at 1241.19 points.

During the day, more than 11.76 lakh units shares were traded. The total turnover of the day was above Rs 43.68 crore.

Nabil Bank Limited Promoter share (NIBLP) stood ahead in terms of turnover as more than Rs 3.85 crore worth of shares were exchanged during the day. Similarly, the shares of Civil Bank Limited (CBL) were ahead in terms of units of stock traded as more than 1.15 lakh units of the scrip were traded.

The shareholders of Unnati Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UMB) gained the most today as the price of the share increased by 9.96% to close at Rs 1,678. Likewise, the shareholders of Everest Bank Limited Con. Pref. (EBLCP) lost the most today as the price of the stock decreased by 59 points to close at Rs 581.

The sensitive index and float index ended gaining 1.95 points and 0.65 points respectively.

Out of all the sub-indices, only Trading, Development Banks and Finance landed in the red zone today. Insurance sector gained the most i.e. 102.8 points while Finance sector lost the most i.e. 3.71 points.