The stock market continued its downward trend on Sunday—the first trading day of the week—with all major indicators declining for the fifth straight session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 23.50 points, closing at 2,607. Although the market briefly climbed to 2,636 at 11:09 AM, it gradually weakened throughout the session. Turnover increased by Rs 100 million compared to the previous day, reaching Rs 5.33 billion. Out of the listed companies, 46 gained in value, 204 declined, and 8 remained unchanged. Swastik Laghubitta, Shreenagar Agritech, and Jhapa Energy all surged by 10 percent, hitting their highest-ever share prices.
