On January 5 (21st Poush), the stock market experienced a modest rise of 5.32 points, closing at 2,591.56, a 0.20% increase compared to the previous trading day. The market demonstrated volatility, with the index reaching a low of 2,575.8 and a high of 2,592.91 before closing in the green. Turnover increased to NPR 4.86 Arba, up from NPR 4.6 Arba.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading session, the market summary shows that 9,386,721 shares were traded through 61,167 transactions involving 327 scrips. Among the traded companies, 142 experienced a rise in stock prices, 94 saw declines, and 8 remained unchanged. The overall market sentiment was positive, with the majority of shares being bought.
Top Turnover
Janaki Finance Company Limited (JFL) led the turnover chart, recording NPR 19.09 crores in total trades. It closed at Rs. 700 per share, down from the previous trading day’s Rs. 747.80.
Top Gainer
Three companies achieved the upper circuit with a 10% increase in their stock prices:
- Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ULBSL)
- Dordi Khola Jal Bidyut Company Limited (DORDI)
- Green Ventures Limited (GVL)
Top Loser
Narayani Development Bank Limited (NABBC) experienced the highest price decline, dropping by 92.30 points (8.88%).
Top Transaction
Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) recorded the highest number of transactions, completing 1,610 trades at its last traded price of Rs. 1,610.
Top Volume
Prabhu Bank Limited (PRVU) led in trading volume, with 383,506 shares traded at a closing price of Rs. 225.00.
Sector-wise Performance
In today’s sector-wise performance:
- The Hydropower Index recorded the highest gain, increasing by 58.34 points (1.67%).
- The Finance Index recorded the largest decline, dropping by 38.48 points (1.04%).
The market closed positively, with gains in specific sectors signaling growth despite overall market fluctuations.
