The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a positive trading session today, with the benchmark index climbing by 19.04 points (0.71%) to close at 2,688.55, recovering from a 7.94-point loss in the previous session.
The index began the day at 2,674.07, reaching an intraday high of 2,705.56 and a low of 2,669.58. The total trading turnover stood at Rs. 9.82 Arba, with a volume of 22,396,329 shares exchanged through 86,685 transactions across 314 listed companies. The market capitalization reached Rs. 36.28 Kharba, while the float market capitalization was reported at Rs. 12.76 Kharba.
However, the Hotel and Tourism sub-index continued its downward trend, recording a sharp decline of 185.11 points (2.60%) to settle at 6,923.49. This drop follows a modest 8.87-point loss in the previous trading session. The sector opened at 7,093.47, hitting an intraday high of 7,178.92 and a low of 6,905.04 during the day.
Despite the overall market showing strength, the continued pressure on the Hotel and Tourism index reflects ongoing volatility within the sector. Investors remain watchful of sector-specific developments and broader economic indicators as the market adjusts.
