Nepal Stock Exchange jumps 57.55 points as turnover reaches Rs 13.78 billion

 The share market began the week on a strong note, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rising by 57.55 points, or 2.12 percent, to close at 2,772.17 on Sunday. The Sensitive Index also gained 1.73 percent to stand at 473.48. Trading activity remained robust, with over 30.9 million shares of 331 companies exchanged through 133,529 transactions, generating a total turnover of Rs 13.785 billion. All 13 sectoral indices advanced, led by the hotel and tourism sector, which climbed 3.35 percent. Eight companies touched the 10 percent upper circuit, including Ankhu Khola Hydropower, which also recorded the highest turnover of Rs 435.9 million.