The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,923.46 points today, reflecting a loss of 8.18 points, or 0.27%, from the previous trading session. This decline follows a strong performance in the prior session, when the index had gained 70.81 points, showcasing sustained upward momentum in the market.
Today’s trading session saw the index open at 2,947.7 points. Throughout the day, it experienced fluctuations, reaching an intraday low of 2,891.43 points and a high of 2,971.69 points before settling at its closing value.
In sector-specific performance, the Hotel and Tourism Index ended the day at 7,551.41 points, marking a loss of 159.22 points, or 2.06%. This decline follows a notable gain of 215.73 points in the previous session. The index opened at 7,767.18 points and fluctuated between an intraday low of 7,485.43 points and a high of 7,834.33 points before closing.
Overall, eight sector indices closed in negative territory. The Hotels and Tourism Index experienced the most significant drop, falling by 2.25%. Conversely, the Finance Index saw the highest gain of the day, rising by 1.57%.
