NEPSE soars 15.44 points, double-digit growth in one month
Summary
NEPSE rose 15.44 points to close at 2,538 on Wednesday, marking its first double-digit gain in a month. Trading volume increased slightly as most shares advanced, led by gains in Upkar Laghubitta and Upper Mailung Khola Jalvidhyut.
Key Points
- NEPSE gained 15.44 points on Wednesday and closed at 2,538 after rising for a second straight day following the Rasuwa flood impact on the region.
- The day’s rise was the first double-digit increase in the index in a month, with the previous such jump recorded on July 31.
- Trading volume rose modestly to Rs 2.94 billion, while 193 companies gained, 75 fell, and 10 were unchanged.
- Upkar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha, Upper Mailung Khola Jalvidhyut and Atmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha were among the top gainers, while NMB Energy Bond 2093/94 saw the biggest decline.