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NEPSE Corrects by 12.36 Points; Turnover Reaches Rs. 3.89 Billion as Most Sectors Close Red

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a double-digit correction on Thursday, losing 12.36 points (0.44%) to close at 2,742.11. Despite an intraday high of 2,764.14, bearish sentiment dominated the floor, dragging down almost all major sector indices, with only the Trading and Mutual Fund sectors managing to stay marginally positive amidst a daily market turnover of Rs. 3.89 Arba.

Former NEPSE Chief Shankar Man Singh Passes Away Unexpectedly at 65

Shankar Man Singh, the highly respected former CEO of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) who led the institution from 2009 to 2013, passed away on Wednesday night following a sudden heart attack. He is widely remembered as a visionary pioneer who transformed, modernized, and digitized Nepal’s capital market framework for retail investors.

3 months ago

Capital Market Update: Sanima Bank’s Rs 2 Arba Preference Shares Listed on NEPSE for Exclusive Institutional Trading

Sanima Bank has listed 2 crore units of perpetual non-cumulative preference shares on NEPSE, with trading starting tomorrow.

3 months ago

‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Surpasses BJP’s Instagram Follower Count in Historic Five-Day Surge

A satirical youth movement named "Cockroach Janta Party" has surpassed the ruling BJP's Instagram follower count within five days.

3 months ago

Muktinath Bikas Bank Opens Massive 1.56 Lakh Unit Promoter Share Auction to the General Public

Muktinath Bikas Bank is auctioning 156,283 units of promoter shares from Jestha 7 to Jestha 14 at Rs 100 base price.

3 months ago

National Statistics Office Projects FY 2025/26 GDP at Rs 66 Trillion Amid Regional Imbalances

Nepal’s economy is estimated to reach Rs 66 trillion, with Bagmati leading at 36.7% and Madhesh recording a low 1.31% growth.

3 months ago

Gold Rates Crash Upward! Massive Rs 1,800 Per Tola Surge Today

Today, gold jumped by Rs 1,800 to Rs 293,800, while silver rose Rs 90 to hit Rs 5,050.

3 months ago

Nepal Rastra Bank Unveils Foreign Currency Exchange Rates for Wednesday

The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), has released its official foreign exchange updates for today, fixing the US Dollar selling rate at Rs 154.76 and the European Euro at Rs 179.82.

3 months ago

Ministry of Industry Proposes Budget Programs Exceeding Assigned Limit by Rs 1.81 Billion

For the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies has submitted a program proposal worth Rs 10.13 billion, overshooting its designated financial ceiling of Rs 8.31 billion.

3 months ago

Nepal’s Ambitious Strategic Masterplan Aims for 28,500 MW Capacity by 2035

The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has unveiled its 'Energy Consumption Growth and Export Strategy, 2083', targeting 28,500 MW of installed capacity and the commissioning of over two dozen high-voltage cross-border and domestic transmission lines within a decade.

3 months ago

NEPSE Surges 30 Points to Cross 2,750 as Turnover Vaults Past Rs 3.8 Billion

Breaking a cycle of marginal fluctuations, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rallied by 30.08 points to close at 2,754.48, driven by strong gains in the Hotels and Hydropower sectors amid a healthy market turnover.

3 months ago

US-China Economic Rapprochement: Beijing Finalizes 200-Jet Boeing Agreement

China formalizes a commitment to acquire 200 Boeing jets as President Trump’s Beijing visit yields key trade agreements, including components guarantees and proposed tariff reductions.

3 months ago

Monetary Intervention: Central Bank Initiates Rs 30 Billion Liquidity Mopping Operation

Nepal Rastra Bank is deploying a 91-day deposit collection instrument today to absorb Rs 30 billion in excess liquidity from the financial sector.

3 months ago