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In recent news from the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), there has been a significant decline in the index. Today, the NEPSE index has dropped by double digits to 1,487.23 points, marking a decrease of 87 basis points.
During today’s trading session, a total of 314,231 shares of 314 companies were traded, amounting to a business worth NPR 9.63 billion. Among them, Development Bank Group has seen an increase of 88 basis points, Life Insurance Group by 95 basis points, and Production and Promotion Group by 34%, while all other subgroups have experienced a decline.
Furthermore, Small Finance has decreased by 69 basis points, Mutual Funds by 18 basis points, Life Insurance Group by 59 basis points, Trading by 46 basis points, and Other Groups by 60%. Crest Microfinance and Om Megashri Pharmaceuticals have seen positive circuit breakers in their share prices today, while Gurans Small Finance Financial Institution Limited’s share price has dropped by 93%.
Based on trading volume and the number of shares traded, Universal Power Company Limited is leading the market today. The company has traded 1,546,489 shares at a value of NPR 672,085,880.
Ramesh Khatri, representative of Kansai Nepal News, expressed his opinion on this market performance, stating that while the overall market has seen a decline, there are specific companies showing resilience and positive growth potential amidst the fluctuations. He emphasized the importance of monitoring market trends closely to make informed investment decisions in such volatile times.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: May 13, 2025 7:01 pm
