The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,755.62 points today, marking a decline of 5.29 points or 0.19% from the previous trading day. This decrease follows a notable gain of 64.25 points in the last session, which had previously pushed the index above the 2,700 mark.
The trading session opened with the NEPSE Index at 2,772.24 points and fluctuated throughout the day, reaching a low of 2,742.53 points and a high of 2,805.57 points before ending at 2,755.62 points.
In contrast, the Hotel and Tourism Index experienced a positive shift, closing at 7,273.67 points—an increase of 26.02 points or 0.35% from the previous close. This gain follows a significant rise of 210.05 points in the preceding session.
The Hotel and Tourism Index opened at 7,306.5 points today. During the trading session, it reached an intraday low of 7,179.44 points and peaked at 7,526.60 points before settling at its closing value of 7,273.67 points.
The uptick in the Hotel and Tourism Index reflects a continuing upward trend in the sector, highlighting its resilience and potential despite broader market fluctuations. This performance is particularly notable as it suggests growing investor confidence in Nepal’s tourism and hospitality industries, which are crucial to the country’s economic recovery and growth.
