View of the Nepal Stock Exchange building with mountains in the background, featuring a digital display showing the NEPSE index at 2,621.41 during the pre-open session, alongside charts and greenery.

The NEPSE index, which had gained 21.32 points to close at 2,621.26 on Wednesday, rose 0.15 points to reach 2,621.41 in Thursday’s pre-open session.

Meanwhile, the Sensitive Index declined by 0.18 points during the session.

A total of 54,728 shares of 53 companies changed hands in 90 transactions during the pre-open session. The traded shares were worth Rs 5.02 million.

Of the 53 stocks traded, prices of 15 stocks increased, while 29 declined. The prices of the remaining nine stocks remained unchanged.

The regular trading session will determine whether the marginal pre-open gain is sustained during the day.