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NEPSE Inches Higher to 2,731 as Mutual Funds Lead Marginal Recovery

NEPSE ended the week with a slight 1.77-point gain, supported by a Rs 3.09 billion turnover despite volatility in hydropower stocks.

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NEPSE Inches Higher to 2,731 as Mutual Funds Lead Marginal Recovery

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a subtle rebound on the week's final trading day, closing at 2,731.94 points. Despite the marginal 0.06% rise, the market remained characterized by mixed sentiment, as evidenced by Union Hydropower Limited topping the turnover charts while facing a significant double-digit price correction. Investor interest shifted slightly toward the debt market and mutual funds, with Nabil Debenture 2089 securing the highest gains of the day. While the Non-Life Insurance sector faced selling pressure, the overall market capitalization held steady at Rs 46.59 trillion, reflecting a cautious but stable end to the week’s trading cycle.

Quick Market Snapshot MetricValueNEPSE Close2,731.94 (+1.77 pts)Total TurnoverRs 3.09 BillionTop Gainer7% Nabil Debenture 2089 (+7.71%)Top LoserUnion Hydropower Limited (-14.79%)Most TradedUnion Hydropower Limited (Rs 30.66 Cr)

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