The NEPSE Index closed at 2,770.99 points on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, falling by 5.91 points or 0.21%. Despite the decline, the total market turnover reached Rs 5.20 Arab, with over 1.52 crore shares traded across 53,800 transactions.
Out of the listed companies, 59 advanced, 188 declined, and 2 remained unchanged, reflecting a broadly negative market sentiment.
The Sensitive Index, which measures the performance of blue-chip stocks, dropped by 1.54 points (0.32%) to close at 475.51 points. Similarly, the Float Index slipped by 0.45 points (0.23%) to end at 189.74 points, while the Sensitive Float Index closed at 162.64 points, down by 0.52 points (0.32%).
Turnover volumes showed mixed movement as well. The NEPSE Index recorded a 7.73% decrease in turnover, while traded volume increased by 16.32% compared to the previous session. However, the number of transactions fell by 12.84%, indicating cautious investor participation.
Overall, the day ended with a slight loss for the NEPSE Index, though the healthy turnover suggests that investors remain active in the market despite the dip.
