NEPSE's Dramatic Surge: 5% Spike Triggers 40-Minute Trading Halt, Turnover Hits Rs 28.51 Crore

Summary

Nepal Stock Exchange saw a 5% surge in its benchmark index, causing a 40-minute trading halt as turnover reached Rs 28.51 Crore. Trading resumed with NEPSE at 2,848.22 points.

Key Points
  • Nepal Stock Exchange's benchmark index surged by 5%, triggering a 40-minute trading halt.
  • The total turnover during the suspension reached Rs 28.51 Crore.
  • NEPSE resumed trading at 12:01 PM at 2,848.22 points, a positive change of 135.72 points.
  • NEPSE uses index-based circuit breakers at 4%, 5%, and 6% to manage market volatility.
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