The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index recorded a firm rally on Wednesday, October 28, advancing by 33.29 points to reach 2,664 points. Market activity expanded notably during the session, with daily turnover climbing to NPR 7.45 billion (745 crore). This marks the highest single-day trading volume observed in nearly six weeks, rising from NPR 5.80 billion (580 crore) recorded on Tuesday. Market breadth remained overwhelmingly positive throughout the trading day, as share prices of 241 companies posted gains. In contrast, 35 companies saw their share valuations decline, while the share prices of 16 companies remained unchanged by the close of the session. Most sectoral indices registered upward movements, contributing to the broader market rise. Among individual stocks, newly listed Beni Hydropower emerged as the top gainer of the day, recording a share price increase of 15 per cent. Conversely, loss-makers were led by Sirjanshil Laghubitta, Chirakhwa Hydropower, and Upper Mailung Khola, which dropped by 2.30 per cent, 2.12 per cent, and 1.91 per cent, respectively. Meanwhile, the trading sub-index contracted by 0.44 per cent.
NEPSE Index Rises 33.29 Points as Market Turnover Hits Six-Week High
The Nepal Stock Exchange reached 2,664 points on Wednesday following strong gains across listed companies.
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In short
- NEPSE index rose 33.29 points to reach 2,664 points on Wednesday.
- Daily turnover hit a six-week high of NPR 7.45 billion (745 crore).
- Beni Hydropower led gains with a 15 per cent share price jump.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepse-index-rises-33-29-points-as-market-turnover-hits-six-week-high-20261028
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