NEPSE Index Plummets by 48.25 Points in Last Working Two Days; NABIL Sees Highest Turnover

Mon, Oct 9, 2023 3:18 PM on Stock Market, Latest,

In today's trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 1,908.66 points, as the index experienced loss of 12.58 points or 0.65% compared to the previous day's closing. The index lost 35.67 points on yesterday.

The trading started with the index opening at 1,919.97 hitting an intraday low of 1,902.87, whereas intraday high was 1,926.72.

During today's trading, there were 287 different stocks traded in 48,444 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 4,327,179 units with a total turnover of Rs. 1.17 Arba. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 29.11 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.24 Kharba.

Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) had the highest turnover, reaching Rs. 3.51 crores, and closed at a market price of Rs. 571.80.

Similarly, Sayapatri Hydropower Limited (SPHL) showed the highest gain of 6.88%, followed by Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) with a gain of 4.46%.

On the flip side, Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) and Himalayan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (HLBSL) hit the negative circuit today.

In terms of sector indices, indices except Manufacturing And Processing and Trading Index all other indices closed in red. "Trading Index" gain the highest 0.29% while "Life Insurance Index" lost the highest 1% today.