NEPSE Gains 4.12 Points to Close at 2,599.93 as Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Leads Gainers

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a marginal gain of 4.12 points, or 0.15%, to close at 2,599.93. The increase followed a 4.00-point rise in the previous trading session, reflecting a modest upward movement in the benchmark index. The NEPSE index opened at 2,597.94 and fluctuated throughout the trading session, reaching an intraday high of 2,603.72 and a low of 2,584.03 before closing at 2,599.93. Total turnover reached Rs. 4.73 billion, with 13,553,097 shares traded across 351 companies through 46,659 transactions. The total market capitalization stood at Rs. 44.72 trillion, while the float market capitalization amounted to Rs. 15.22 trillion. Ghalemdi Hydro Limited (GHL) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 36.47 crore. The company's share price closed at Rs. 301. Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited (SMJC) emerged as the day's top gainer, with its share price rising by 12.44% to close at Rs. 443. Meanwhile, Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL) recorded a negative circuit, falling by 15% to a last traded price of Rs. 849.40. Sector-wise, the Life Insurance Index recorded the highest gain, increasing by 1.77%. In contrast, the Hotels and Tourism Index declined by 0.58%, making it the weakest-performing sector of the session. The latest session saw NEPSE extend its gains for a second consecutive trading day, although the overall increase remained modest. The market's performance was accompanied by trading activity worth Rs. 4.73 billion, with individual stocks and sectors recording mixed movements.