NEPSE Index up by 7.59 points to close at 1127.42level; Highest turnover of Rs 31.39 crore since Ghatasthapana

On the last trading day before Dashain Festival, the benchmark index at Nepal Stock Exchange went up by 7.59 points or 0.68% to close at 1127.42 level. Opening at the 1119.85 level this afternoon, the local bourse continued in an upward trend after the second trading hour. The total turnover of the day stood above Rs 31.39 crore where more than 6 lakhs unit shares were traded through 1,156 transactions. This is the highest turnover since Ghatasthapana. Sensitive index and the float index went up by 1.74 points and 0.58 points respectively. Except Finance and Other sector, all other sectors landed in green. Hotels, Development Banks and Insurance went up by double digit.