The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index edged up 0.13% on Sunday, April 27, closing at 2,661.60. This follows a modest 0.07% gain last Thursday, which ended a four-day losing streak.

Trading activity showed notable improvement on the first trading day of the week. Daily turnover climbed over Rs 10.87 billion, up sharply from Rs 7.57 billion recorded last Thursday. A total of 28.44 million shares changed hands through 89,161 transactions.

Among 245 listed companies traded, 141 saw their share prices decline while the rest posted gains.

All major sub-indices closed in positive territory. The Sensitive Index rose 0.40%, the Sensitive Float Index gained 0.30%, and the Float Index edged up 0.04%.

Leading the gainers were two insurance companies—Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited (NMIC) and Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited (CREST)—both soaring 9.99%. On the downside, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (WNLB) hit the lower circuit limit, marking the steepest decline of the day.

Ngadi Group Power Ltd. (NGPL) topped the turnover list, followed by NRN Infrastructure and Development Ltd. (NRN) and Radhi Bidyut Company Ltd. (RADHI).

Sectoral performance was mixed, with six of the 13 sub-indices advancing. The Investment Index outperformed, posting a 1.77% gain, while the Finance Index lagged, falling 1.05%.

Market capitalization inched higher to approximately Rs 4.43 trillion, up from around Rs 4.42 trillion on the previous trading day.