Kathmandu: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experienced a minor setback today, dipping by single digits to close slightly in the red amid a relatively quiet trading session.


​The benchmark index shed 6.51 points, or 0.23%, settling at 2,724.39 by the closing bell.

​Intraday Highlights & Market Capitalization

​The market kicked off the day’s session at 2,726.71, showing early signs of momentum to touch an intraday high of 2,734.73. However, selling pressure emerged later in the day, pulling the index down to a low of 2,719.27 before a modest recovery into the close.

​Total Turnover: Rs. 3.08 Arba
​Shares Traded: 7,816,478 shares
​Total Transactions: 45,519
​Companies Traded: 346
​Total Market Capitalization: Rs. 46.46 Kharba
​Float Market Capitalization: Rs. 15.53 Kharba

​Top Performers and Losers

​The day featured contrasting fortunes for a few key scripts, most notably City Hotel Limited, which found itself under heavy trading volume but sharp downward pressure.


​Top Turnover & Top Loser: City Hotel Limited (CITY) heavily dominated market liquidity, topping the turnover chart with a massive Rs. 23.53 crores in volume. Despite the heavy trading interest, the stock suffered the day’s sharpest decline, plunging 6.84% to close at Rs. 368.00.


​Top Gainer: On the brighter side, Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL) led the market gainers with a spectacular surge of 14.26%, finishing the session at Rs. 2,300.00.

​Sectoral Movement

​Sector-wise performance was highly mixed, showcasing a clear rotation of funds into banking scripts and away from trading assets.

Sector Index : Development Bank Index
Performance : +0.77%
Note : Highest gaining sector of the day
Sector Index : Trading Index
Performance : -1.24%
Note : Highest losing sector of the day

Market Summary:
Today’s session reflects a cautious stance from investors, marked by a moderate turnover of just over Rs. 3 Arba. While development banks provided a structural cushion, steep drops in select heavyweights like City Hotel Limited ultimately dragged the broader index into negative territory.