Kathmandu – On the last day of trading this week, the stock market experienced a decline. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the NEPSE index decreased by 7.33 points, closing at 2,588.62 points.
In today’s transaction, a total of 13 sub-groups participated. The sub-indices of 8 sub-groups showed a decrease, whereas the sub-indices of 5 sub-groups showed an increase.
As per today’s transaction, Sindu Bikash Bank Limited led the market with a total transaction of 285 million, 729 thousand, and 441 rupees.
In today’s transaction, Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, and Mandakini Hydropower Limited were the top gainers, with the share prices of these companies increasing by 10 percent and hitting the positive circuit. Meanwhile, Pokhara Finance Limited was the top loser, with its share price decreasing by 10 percent and hitting the negative circuit.
A total of 296 companies participated in today’s transaction. The total number of traded shares was 11 million, 749 thousand, and 701 shares, generating a total transaction value of 5 billion, 933 million, 711 thousand, and 674 rupees.