Kamal On Ashar 16, 2082, the stock market began with an increasing trend, reaching an intraday high of 2,638.73 and fluctuating throughout the day. After hitting the day’s high, the market started falling and dropped to the lowest point of 2,622.88, and increased slightly at the last closing to 2,634.27. Despite the market increase, the total turnover decreased slightly to NPR 6.38 Arba, down from NPR 7.12 Arba the previous day.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading day, 14,172,535 shares were traded in 63,371 transactions, involving 318 scripts. Among these, 145 companies saw their prices rise, 103 experienced declines, and 0 remained unchanged. The market sentiment remained positive, with increased buying activity overall.
Top Turnover
Sahas Urja Limited (SAHAS) recorded the highest turnover of NPR 36.53 crore. Its stock price decreased by 0.85%, closing at Rs. 590.00, down from Rs. 595.06.
Top Gainer
Rapti Hydro And General Construction Limited (RHGCL) and Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DLBS) were the top gainers of the day, with an increase of 9.97% and 9.80% respectively.
Top Loser
Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Ltd. (PMHPL) and Green Development Bank Ltd. (GRDBL) were the biggest losers of the day, dropping by 4.92% and 4.65% respectively.
Top Transaction
Sahas Urja Limited (SAHAS) recorded the highest number of transactions, with 2,597 trades at an LTP of Rs. 590.00.
Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd. (SAPDBL) recorded the second-highest number of transactions at 1,797 trades, closing at an LTP of Rs. 1,090.00.
Top Volume
Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) led in trading volume, with 715,939 shares traded at an LTP of Rs. 286.30.
It was followed by Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) with 703,021 shares, and Sahas Urja Limited (SAHAS) with 614,497 shares.
Sector-wise Performance
In today’s market, out of the 13 sectors, the Finance Index, Hotels and Tourism Index, Hydropower Index, and Others Index decreased, while the rest of the sectors increased.
- Manufacturing and Processing Index gained the most, rising by 1.63%.
- Microfinance Index rose by 0.92%, followed by Life Insurance (+0.82%), Development Bank (+0.72%), Trading (+0.72%), Banking (+0.38%), Non-life Insurance (+0.61%), and Investment (+0.02%).
- Others Index declined the most, dropping by 0.36%, followed by Hydropower (−0.28%), Finance (−0.06%), and Hotels & Tourism (−0.03%).
The market ended on a positive note, with active participation and growth in most sectors, despite slight corrections in a few
