The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its downward movement for another trading session, although losses remained limited as investor activity improved compared to the previous day.

The benchmark index declined by 2.00 points (0.07%) to close at 2,649.51 points.

The latest decline follows the previous session’s fall of 8.50 points, extending the market’s short-term corrective trend.

Market Trades in a Narrow Range

NEPSE opened the session at 2,649.77 and witnessed moderate fluctuations throughout the day before ending slightly lower.

The day’s movement included:

Opening Index: 2,649.77
Intraday High: 2,662.44
Intraday Low: 2,640.26
Closing Index: 2,649.51

Although the benchmark ended in negative territory, trading turnover improved notably.

Turnover Approaches Rs. 4 Arba

Total market turnover reached Rs. 3.94 Arba, reflecting active participation across listed securities.

Daily trading statistics:

Total Shares Traded: 7,727,649 units
Companies Traded: 359
Total Transactions: 39,546

At the close, total market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.34 Kharba, while float market capitalization reached Rs. 15.26 Kharba.

Global IME Bank Debenture Leads Turnover

Among all traded securities, Global IME Bank Limited Debenture 2086/87 (GBILD86/87) emerged as the turnover leader.

The debenture recorded total transactions worth Rs. 33.16 crores and closed at Rs. 1,141.80.

Snow Rivers Hits Positive Circuit on Trading Debut Momentum

Among gainers, Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL) delivered the strongest performance of the day.

The stock surged to a 15.00% positive circuit, closing at Rs. 343.50.

The movement comes shortly after the company entered secondary market trading, attracting strong investor attention.

Kalika Laghubitta Records Sharpest Decline

On the losing side, Kalika Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd (KMCDB) posted the steepest decline of the session.

The stock fell 10.76%, ending the day at Rs. 821.00.

Sector Performance Remains Mixed

Sector indices showed mixed movement despite the broader market weakness.

Trading Index emerged as the strongest sector, gaining 1.08%
Microfinance Index recorded the largest decline, falling 0.56%

The divergence among sectors suggests selective stock movement rather than broad-based selling pressure.

Market Focus Turns to Short-Term Direction

With NEPSE extending losses for consecutive sessions but maintaining turnover near Rs. 4 Arba, investors are likely to monitor liquidity trends, institutional positioning, and sector rotation for signs of the market’s next direction.

Broker-wise buying and selling concentration data may offer additional insight into whether current weakness reflects short-term profit booking or broader market caution.

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