Investors lost Rs 29.9 billion as NEPSE falls 0.66 percent in a week
Summary
NEPSE fell 17.41 points last week as weather fears and trading disruptions weighed on the market. Investors lost Rs 29.9 billion in book value, while average daily turnover rose slightly to Rs 6.285 billion.
Key Points
- NEPSE declined 0.66 percent last week, closing at 2,629.81 points after three days of trading.
- The market remained closed on Monday due to a ransomware attack and trading was halted on Friday because of unusual weather conditions.
- Manufacturing and processing gained sharply, while non-life insurance was the biggest loser among sector indices.
- Market capitalization fell to Rs 4.523 trillion, erasing Rs 29.9 billion in investor book value.
