On January 19, the stock market saw an increase of 12.58 points, closing at 2,601.21. This marked a 0.48% rise compared to the previous day. The market fluctuated throughout the session, maintaining an upward trend and ending with positive sentiment. Total turnover slightly increased to NPR 6.25 Arba, up from NPR 5.93 Arba.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading session, the market summary shows that 12,982,619 shares were traded through 72,540 transactions involving 325 scrips. Among the companies traded, 171 companies saw their stock prices rise, 68 declined, and 4 remained unchanged. Overall, market sentiment was positive, with most shares being bought.
Top Turnover
NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) recorded the highest turnover of NPR 26.85 crores, but its stock price dropped to Rs. 1,139.90 from Rs. 1,171.00.
Top Gainer
Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) emerged as the top gainer with a 10% price increase, reaching Rs. 18,029.00 from the previous day’s Rs. 16,390.00.
Top Losers
Meanwhile, Super Madi Hydropower Limited (SMHL) saw the biggest loss, with its stock price falling by 10% to Rs. 1,476.00.
Top Transaction
In terms of trading activity, Pokhara Finance Ltd. (PFL) recorded the highest number of transactions at 1,906 trades, closing at Rs. 436.00.
Top Volume
Kumari Bank Limited Promoter Share (KBLPO) had the highest trading volume, with 880,000 shares traded at a last traded price of Rs. 100.00.
Sector-wise Performance
The Manufacturing and Processing Index showed the best performance with an increase of 173.05 points (2.57%), while the Mutual Fund Index recorded the largest decline, falling by 0.09 points (0.46%).
Market Sentiment
The stock market closed on a positive note, with gains across most sectors. Trading activity improved, reflected in the rise in both turnover and volume, indicating a slight boost in market participation.