NEPSE Climbs Nearly 16 Points as All Sectors Close in Green

Nepal’s stock market posted a strong performance on Tuesday, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rising by 15.70 points to close at 2,566.07. The rally was supported by broad-based gains across all sectoral indices and an uptick in trading activity.

Turnover increased to Rs 4.10 billion, slightly higher than Monday’s Rs 3.94 billion. Out of all traded companies, 207 saw their share prices rise, while 44 declined and five remained unchanged.

The market’s positive momentum was reflected across all major sectors. The banking index edged up by 0.31 percent, development banks rose 1.25 percent, and finance companies gained 0.89 percent. Hotels and tourism climbed 1.28 percent, and hydropower advanced 0.93 percent.

Similarly, the investment subgroup increased 1.03 percent, life insurance grew 0.46 percent, and manufacturing and processing added 0.20 percent. Microfinance improved 0.47 percent, non-life insurance gained 0.84 percent, the “others” subgroup rose 0.53 percent, and trading posted a marginal rise of 0.09 percent.

The broad-based gain indicates renewed investor confidence as the market continues its upward trajectory.