NEPSE Edges Up 2.64 Points to Close at 2,655.22 as Turnover Reaches Rs. 3.46 Arba

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a slight recovery on Thursday, gaining 2.64 points or 0.09% to settle at 2,655.22. The market rebounded modestly after recording a decline of 12.95 points in the previous trading session. The benchmark index opened at 2,650.23 and fluctuated throughout the trading session, reaching an intraday high of 2,661.44 and a low of 2,647.11 before closing at 2,655.22. Total turnover for the day reached Rs. 3.46 Arba, with 10,713,842 shares of 336 companies traded through 33,215 transactions. The market's total capitalization stood at Rs. 45.70 Kharba, while float market capitalization reached Rs. 15.57 Kharba. Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited (GCIL) recorded the highest turnover of the day, with shares worth Rs. 21.63 crore traded. The company's stock closed at Rs. 380 per share. On the gainers' side, Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited (CREST) emerged as the top performer, surging 14.08% to close at Rs. 1,192 per share. Meanwhile, Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited (GCIL) recorded the steepest decline, dropping 6.40%, with its last traded price standing at Rs. 380 per share. Sector-wise, the Non-Life Insurance Index led the market with a gain of 0.65%. In contrast, the Others Index recorded the highest decline, falling by 0.88%.