On January 9 (25th Poush), the stock market fell by 18.14 points, closing at 2,635.09, marking a 0.68% decrease from the previous day. The market fluctuated throughout the day but ended in the red during the final hour. Despite the decline, total turnover rose to NPR 7.30 Arba, up from NPR 6.4 Arba.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading session, the market summary shows that 15,723,379 shares were traded through 73,309 transactions involving 308 scrips. Among the companies traded, 55 saw their stock prices rise, 180 declined, and 7 remained unchanged. Overall, the market sentiment was negative, with most shares being sold.
Top Turnover
Super Madi Hydropower Limited (SMHL) recorded the highest turnover of NPR 44.88 crores. Its stock price fell to Rs. 1,492 from Rs. 1,540.
Top Gainer
Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) and Himalayan Power Partner Ltd. (HPPL) were the biggest gainers, each hitting a 10% price increase.
Top Losers
Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd. (SAPDBL) saw the biggest loss, with its stock price dropping by 9.23% to Rs. 1,150 per share.
Top Transaction
Synergy Power Development Ltd. (SPDL) recorded the highest number of transactions, completing 2,344 trades at its last traded price of Rs. 358.00.
Top Volume
Synergy Power Development Ltd. (SPDL) also had the highest trading volume, with 806,194 shares traded.
Sector-wise Performance
Except for the Hotel and Tourism sector, all the sectors declined, where it increased by 66.29 points (0.99%) and Finance Index Recorded the largest drop, decreasing by 91.65 points (2.93%). The stock market closed on a negative note, with losses across most sectors despite higher turnover.
