On January 2 (18th Poush), the stock market saw a modest incline of 4.63 points, closing at 2,586.23, marking a 0.17% increase compared to the previous trading day. Turnover rose significantly to NPR 4.6 Arba, up from NPR 3.59 Arba. The market was unstable throughout the day, starting the day at a low of 2,566.54 which recovered and close in the green.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading session, the market summary shows that 10,086,705 shares were traded through 50,447 transactions involving 315 scrips. Among the traded companies, 156 experienced a rise in stock prices, 77 saw declines, and 11 remained unchanged. The overall market sentiment was positive, with the majority of shares being bought.
Top Turnover
Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Limited Promoter (PMLIP) led the turnover chart with NPR 21.82 crores in total trades. It closed at Rs. 270.00 per share, unchanged from the previous trading day. However, the Top 10 Turnover making companies are listed below:
Top Gainer
Nyadi Hydropower Limited (NYADI) recorded the highest growth, increasing by 10% to close at Rs. 495.00, up from the previous day’s closing price of Rs. 450. However, the Top 10 Gainer companies are listed below:
Top Loser
Support Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (SMB) experienced the highest price fall, dropping by 145.90 points (5.02%). However, the Top 10 loser companies are listed below:
Top Transaction
Nyadi Hydropower Limited (NYADI) recorded the highest number of transactions, completing 1,577 trades at its last traded price of Rs. 495.00.
Top Volume
Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Limited Promoter (PMLIP) led in trading volume, with 2,415,600 shares traded at a closing price of Rs. 270.00.
Sector-wise Performance
In today’s sector-wise performance:
- Development Bank Index recorded the highest gain, increasing by 124.23 points (2.40%).
- Trading Index recorded the largest decline, dropping by 92.86 points (2.03%).
The market closed on a positive note, with sector-wise gains indicating growth in specific industries despite some overall market fluctuations.
