Investors lose Rs 25 billion as NEPSE shrinks 0.57 percent in a week

Summary

NEPSE fell 14 points, or 0.57 percent, last week as investors lost Rs 25 billion in book value. The market was volatile, with hydropower shares rebounding even as non-life insurance posted the steepest sectoral decline.

Key Points
  • NEPSE closed at 2,542.77 points after declining 14 points over the week.
  • Investors lost Rs 25 billion in book value as market capitalization fell to Rs 4.373 trillion.
  • Non-life insurance was the biggest sectoral loser, while manufacturing and processing gained the most.
  • Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha recorded the highest share price gain, and Pure Energy had the biggest loss.
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