NEPSE Gains for Sixth Straight Session as BENH Hits Positive Circuit

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a moderate gain, gaining 4.67 points (0.17%) to close at 2,625.93. This follows a 21.32 point gain in the previous trading session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,621.41 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,630.57 and a low of 2,615.71 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 4.71 Arba, with 13,624,407 shares traded across 349 companies through 38,861 transactions.

 Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 23.61 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 238.00.

Beni Hydropower Project Limited (BENH) led the gainer's list with a 14.98% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 313.90.

Meanwhile,10.75% SBL Debenture 2089 (SBLD89) recorded the Negative Circuit , falling by 3.00%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 1,455.00.

Among sectors, the Finance Index recorded the highest gain, gaining by 1.03%, while Trading Index recorded the least gain, up 0.55%.