The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 4.67 points on Thursday to close at 2,625.93, extending its rally to six consecutive trading days. Daily turnover rose slightly to Rs 4.71 billion from Rs 4.13 billion on Wednesday.
Share prices of 173 companies increased, 90 declined and 15 remained unchanged. The finance sector recorded the highest gain of 1.03%, while the trading index fell the most among declining sectors, dropping 0.55%.
Beni Hydropower Project led the gainers with a 14.98% rise to Rs 313.90 per share. Kumari Bank recorded the highest turnover at Rs 236.13 million, followed by Api Power at Rs 227.85 million and Ghalemdi Hydropower at Rs 185.96 million.
