KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 3.82 points in Thursday’s pre-open trading session, dropping to 2,660.23 points.

The benchmark index had gained 33.29 points in the previous trading session on Wednesday to close at 2,664.06 points. However, the market opened lower in the pre-open session on Thursday, indicating some selling pressure at the start of trading.

The Sensitive Index, which tracks the performance of large and established companies, also declined by 1.17 points during the session.

A total of 77 stocks changed hands in 139 transactions during Thursday’s pre-open session. Shares worth Rs 5.225 million were traded, with 11,847 shares changing hands.

Of the stocks traded, prices of 26 stocks increased, while 35 stocks declined. The remaining 16 stocks remained unchanged.

Investors will be watching the regular trading session to see whether the market can recover from the pre-open decline after Wednesday’s strong rally.