The NEPSE Index witnessed a sharp decline on Sunday, August 11, closing at 2,821.92, down by 28.44 points or 0.99%. The fall came amid widespread selling pressure, with 220 companies declining, only 30 advancing, and none remaining unchanged.
During the trading session, the NEPSE Index opened at 2,852.72, touched an intraday high of 2,875.45, but slipped to a low of 2,820.05 before settling at the closing figure.
The day’s total turnover reached Rs. 10.21 billion, with 25,092,490 shares changing hands across the market. The Sensitive Index, representing blue-chip stocks, dropped by 4.46 points to 485.69, while the Float Index fell 2.09 points to 193.55. The Sensitive Float Index also slipped 1.6 points to 166.01.
Market activity showed a notable rise in transaction volume but a decline in share volume compared to the previous session. Investors appeared cautious as the broader sentiment weakened across major sectors.
With the NEPSE Index under pressure, traders are now watching upcoming sessions closely for signs of a possible rebound or continued correction.
