Economy and Business

NEPSE index drops 14.83 points on first trading day


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KATHMANDU: On the first trading day of the week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw a decline of 14.83 points, settling at 2037.09 points by the end of the session. During today's trading, the share prices of 190 companies registered decreases, contrasting with gains observed in only 49 companies. Seven companies reported no change in their share prices.


The total trading volume amounted to 9,178,895 shares, valued at Rs 3.60 billion (NPR 3,607,198,407). Among the stocks, Muktinath Agricultural Company emerged as the top gainer for investors, while Manakamana Smart Microfinance Financial Institution recorded the most significant losses.


Investors and analysts are closely monitoring these market movements amidst fluctuating trends in share prices and trading volumes at NEPSE.