The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed at 2,670.70 points on Thursday, April 10, marking a decline of 5.57 points or 0.20%, following a 0.36% gain the previous trading day.
A 'Doji' candlestick pattern appeared on the NEPSE chart—often interpreted as a sign of indecision in the market, signaling both potential for growth and caution among investors.
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Despite the index dipping, trading activity picked up notably. Total turnover surged to over Rs 5.63 billion, a significant increase from Rs 4.48 billion on Wednesday. More than 11 million shares were traded across 49,632 transactions during the final trading session of the week.
Market capitalization also edged lower, slipping to Rs 4.439 trillion from Rs 4.446 trillion the previous day. Of the traded companies, 131 saw declines in share prices, 113 posted gains, and one remained unchanged.
All key indices closed in negative territory. The Sensitive Index dipped 0.04%, the Float Index lost 0.10%, and the Sensitive Float Index slipped by 0.02%.
Among the top performers, Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited (NMIC) and Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited (CREST) each soared by 9.98%, emerging as the day's biggest gainers. On the other end, Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) led the losers’ list, falling by 4.37%.
Radhi Bidyut Company Ltd (RADHI) recorded the highest turnover of the day, followed by NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) and Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL).
Out of the 13 sectoral indices, nine managed to close higher. The Microfinance Index led the gains with a 0.38% rise, while the Others Index recorded the steepest drop, falling by 0.90%.
