NEPSE rises 31.54 points as turnover reaches Rs 8.57 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index climbed 31.54 points, or 1.18 percent, to close at 2,695.60 points on Thursday, extending gains despite fluctuations during the trading session.

Trading activity remained robust, with 23.25 million shares of 350 companies changing hands through 69,619 transactions. Total turnover reached Rs 8.57 billion.

Of the companies traded, share prices of 181 advanced, while 91 declined and six remained unchanged.