The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) inched up by 0.89 points over the past week to close at 2,641.43, despite ongoing political tensions within the Nepali Congress. Trading took place on only three days due to public holidays. The market opened weak but recovered modestly in later sessions. Out of 13 sector indices, five ended lower, with microfinance leading the decline, while hydropower posted the strongest gains. Radhi Bidyut Company topped turnover rankings, and Three Star Hydropower emerged as the best-performing stock. Although overall trading volume dropped sharply, market capitalization increased slightly, adding Rs 1.49 billion to investor wealth.