The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 5.70 points on Wednesday to close at 2,625.70. Trading activity improved notably, with total turnover rising to Rs 4.5 billion from Rs 3.44 billion the previous day. Among listed companies, share prices increased for 143 firms, declined for 104, and remained unchanged for 11. The finance sector recorded the strongest performance, advancing by 1.75 percent. Swastik Laghubitta and SY Panel both reached the 10 percent upper circuit, while Barahi Hydropower dropped by the maximum 10 percent.
