NEPSE up by 32.26 points to close at 1066.38; Market reacts positively to talks between government and Madhesi parties

The benchmark index at Nepal Stock Exchange went up by 32.26 points or 3.12% to close at 1066.38. Opening at 1034.25 this afternoon, the local brouse went up to 1051.12 during the first trading hour and continued rising throughout the day. The market reacted positively to news of talks between the government and the agitating Madhesi parties. The total turnover of the day stood at Rs 20.73 crore where more than 41.68 lakh unit shares were traded through 2039 transactions. HBL, NLIC and NABILP had turnovers above Rs.1 crore. Sensitive index and the float index went up by 7 points and 2.41 points respectively. Except finance, all sectors at NEPSE have closed green.