Record High Trading in the Stock Market on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the stock market witnessed a record-breaking trading volume, reaching the highest amount ever recorded. The total transaction value for the day reached NPR 21.91 billion, surpassing the previous record of NPR 21.53 billion set on July 31, 2021, during the last bull phase.

NEPSE Index Rises

With Wednesday's trading, the NEPSE index increased by 64.25 points, reaching 2760.90 points. The share prices of 191 companies rose, while 44 companies saw a decrease, and the prices of 7 companies remained unchanged. All sector indices experienced growth, with notable sectors including Banking, Development Banks, Finance, Hotels and Tourism, Hydropower, Investment, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Microfinance, Non-Life Insurance, Others, and Trade.

Top Gainers

On this day, 14 companies' share prices increased by up to 10%. Among them were United Ajod Insurance, Gorkhaj Finance, Shri Investment Finance, Reliance Finance, Divyashwari Hydropower, Nepal Republic Media, Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower, Progressive Finance, Oriental Hotel, Samriddhi Finance, Multipurpose Finance, and First Microfinance, which saw increases ranging from 9.9% to 10%.

Declining Companies

Some companies, however, experienced a decline in their share prices. Aatmanirbhar Laghu Bitta's price dropped by 6.5%, while Upakar Laghu Bitta and Asian Hydropower saw decreases of 5% and 4%, respectively.

Leading Companies by Trading Volume

Himalayan Reinsurance, Mountain Energy, Shivam Cement, Nepal Finance, and Api Power were the top companies in terms of trading volume.

This growth and the new record reflect the enthusiasm of investors in the stock market. The overall increase in sector indices and the high trading volume signal a positive environment in the stock market.