The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,661.09 points today, registering a decline of 20.46 points, or 0.76%, from the previous trading day’s close. This drop follows a session of notable gains, where the index had surged by 113.42 points.
The trading session began with the index opening at 2,706.73 points. Throughout the day, the index fluctuated, reaching an intraday high of 2,737.68 points and an intraday low of 2,655.15 points before settling at its closing value.
In the Hotel and Tourism sector, the index also experienced a downturn. It closed at 6,639.42 points, down by 19.70 points, or 0.29%, from the previous day’s close. This follows a previous session that saw the sector index increase by 31.11 points.
The Hotel and Tourism Index began the day at 6,734.97 points, hitting an intraday high, before dropping to an intraday low of 6,581.76 points and finally closing at 6,639.42 points.
This decline in both the overall NEPSE Index and the Hotel and Tourism Index reflects market volatility and investor sentiment, highlighting the ongoing fluctuations within Nepal’s stock market.
