NEPSE Index Closes at 2,705.45 Points, Declines 6.31 Points on Tuesday (2083/03/02 - 2026/06/16):

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,705.45 points on Tuesday, declining by 6.31 points or 0.23% compared to the previous trading session. The market ended the day in negative territory as selling pressure slightly outweighed buying interest across various sectors.

The decline reflects a cautious sentiment among investors, with many traders adopting a wait-and-watch approach amid ongoing market fluctuations. Despite some buying activity in selected stocks, the benchmark index was unable to maintain its previous level and ended the trading session lower.

However, overall market activity remained healthy, with a total turnover of Rs. 4,047,858,084.12 and a trading volume of 10,708,596 shares. The Sensitive Index (SENSIND) also declined by 1.48 points or 0.31%, closing at 464.64 points.

Key Market Highlights:

·        NEPSE Index: 2,705.45 points.

·        Point Change: -6.31 points.

·        Percentage Change: -0.23%.

·        Sensitive Index (SENSIND): 464.64 points.

·        Point Change: -1.48 points.

·        Percentage Change: -0.31%.

·        Total Turnover: Rs. 4,047,858,084.12 (Rs. 4.04 Arba)

·        Total Trading Volume: 10,708,596 shares.

Despite the decline in the benchmark index, the market recorded a healthy turnover of over Rs. 4.04 Arba, indicating active participation from investors. More than 10,708,596 shares were traded during the session, reflecting continued interest in Nepal's secondary market.

1.     Top Gainers of the Day:

Despite the overall decline in the NEPSE Index, several stocks delivered strong gains during Tuesday's trading session. SOPL and APHL emerged as the top performers of the day, both hitting the upper circuit with impressive gains of 15.00% and 14.98%, respectively. SOPL closed at Rs. 703.10, while APHL ended the session at Rs. 602.40. Similarly, DOLTI also posted a notable gain of 6.89%, closing at Rs. 388.00, reflecting strong buying interest among investors.

2.     Top Losers of the Day:

Several stocks witnessed significant declines during Tuesday's trading session. SPHL emerged as the biggest loser of the day, falling 4.90% to close at Rs. 602.00. UNLB also recorded a notable decline of 4.03%, ending the session at Rs. 1,330.20. Likewise, KHPL dropped 3.54% to settle at Rs. 1,035.00, making it one of the day's notable laggards amid the broader market weakness.

3.     Top Turnover Stocks of the Day:

AKJCL recorded the highest turnover of the day, generating Rs. 319,945,095.80 in transactions despite closing 0.55% lower at Rs. 394.80. SBL followed with a turnover of Rs. 182,702,712.20, declining 0.85% to close at Rs. 395.10. RSML secured the third position with a turnover of Rs. 150,519,772.40 and fell 3.41% to end the session at Rs. 3,342.00.

4.     Top Volume Stocks of the Day:

AKJCL recorded the highest trading volume of the session with 814,194 shares traded, closing at Rs. 394.80. SBL followed with 461,883 shares traded and ended the day at Rs. 395.10. RAWA ranked third in terms of volume, with 282,879 shares exchanged during the session and a closing price of Rs. 496.80.

5.     Most Traded Stocks by Transactions:

KHPL remained one of the market's most actively traded stocks, recording 1,954 transactions and closing at Rs. 1,035.00. PCIL followed with 1,429 transactions, ending the session at Rs. 742.00. SOHL secured the third position with 1,279 transactions and closed at Rs. 635.90. These stocks attracted significant investor interest throughout Tuesday's trading session.

6.     Conclusion:

NEPSE market closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with the index falling 6.31 points to 2,705.45 and reflecting mild selling pressure across the market. Despite the decline, overall trading activity remained healthy, with turnover exceeding Rs. 4,047,858,084.12 and more than 10,708,596 shares traded during the session. While several stocks delivered strong gains, including SOPL and APHL, broader market sentiment remained cautious throughout the day. Investors are expected to closely monitor upcoming market trends, sector performance, and trading activity in the coming sessions.

Note: The above NEPSE market data, turnover, and stock performance have been sourced from Broker No. 22.

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