The NEPSE Index recorded a decline of 18.44 points (0.61%) on July 27, closing at 2,964.20 as the market experienced strong trading activity before the weekend. The index had opened at 2,984.92, climbed to a high of 3,013.17, and touched a low of 2,958.34 during the session.
A total of Rs 26.57 billion worth of shares were traded, with the number of traded shares exceeding 58.6 million. Out of all listed stocks, 63 advanced, 186 declined, and none remained unchanged.
The Sensitive Index, which tracks performance of large-cap companies, fell by 3.26 points to 513.87. The Float Index declined by 1.45 points to close at 203.93, and the Sensitive Float Index dropped by 1.06 points to 175.83.
Trading volume rose sharply, with more than 5.86 crore shares exchanged, an increase of over 50%. The turnover grew by over Rs 8.08 billion, showing a 43.74% rise. The number of transactions also jumped by 31.7%, reflecting high investor participation despite the index falling.
The NEPSE Index trend on July 27 suggests a cautious yet active trading environment, with heavy volume indicating continued investor interest despite the market downturn.
