On January 13, the stock market declined by 15.54 points, closing at 2,594.13, marking a 0.59% drop from the previous day. The market experienced volatility throughout the trading session but followed a downward trend, closing in the red. Despite the decline, total turnover increased significantly to NPR 6.65 Arba, up from NPR 3.99 Arba.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading session, the market summary shows that 13,870,579 shares were traded through 64,278 transactions involving 322 scrips. Among the companies traded, 63 saw their stock prices rise, 175 declined, and 5 remained unchanged. Overall, the market sentiment was negative, with most shares being sold.
Top Turnover
NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) recorded the highest turnover at NPR 45.25 crores. Its stock price rose to Rs. 1,135.00 from Rs. 1,114.00.
Top Gainer
Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) was the top gainer, achieving a 10% price increase.
Top Losers
Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) and Sindhu Bikash Bank Ltd (SINDU) experienced the biggest losses, with their stock prices dropping by 10%.
Top Transaction
Nyadi Hydropower Limited (NYADI) had the highest number of transactions, completing 2,262 trades at its last traded price of Rs. 650.00.
Top Volume
Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited Promoter Share (MBLPO) led in trading volume, with 849,833 shares traded. Its last traded price (LTP) was Rs. 100.
Sector-wise Performance
All sectors saw losses where,
- Hotels and Tourism Index: Dropped the most, declining by 90.46 points (1.36%).
- Non-Life Insurance Index: Recorded the smallest decrease, falling by 3.05 points (0.02%).
The market closed on a negative note, with losses across all sectors despite an increase in turnover.
