The NEPSE Index edged up slightly on July 23, closing at 2,978.88 points, a modest gain of 5.17 points or 0.17%. This upward movement comes despite fluctuations throughout the day, where the market hit a high of 2,992.26 and a low of 2,947.86.
The total market turnover stood at a significant Rs 19.57 billion, even though it saw a dip of Rs 510 million (about -2.54%) compared to the previous session. A total of 44.86 million shares were traded across 1.70 lakh transactions.
In today’s session, 98 stocks advanced, while 152 declined, and none remained unchanged. This indicates a largely mixed market sentiment.
The Sensitive Index, which reflects performance of large-cap companies, closed at 516.82, slightly down by 0.15 points (-0.03%). Similarly, the Sensitive Float Index dropped by 0.22 points to 176.51, showing a -0.12% loss.
On the other hand, the Float Index, which represents shares available for public trading, managed a minor gain of 0.06 points to end at 205.10, showing a 0.03% increase.
The day’s trading showed some weakness in transaction volume and frequency, though NEPSE Index still held positive ground, giving a hopeful sign to investors ahead of the next trading day.
The NEPSE Index has now become a crucial focus point for investors, as its performance continues to reflect the market’s mood amidst economic shifts and investor sentiment.
