NEPSE Slips 2.51 Points in Pre-Open Session, Closes at 2,723.81
NEPSE dropped 2.51 points to 2,723.81 in Thursday’s pre-open session; 8 stocks advanced, 27 declined.
On the final trading day of the week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened weaker, with the index slipping 2.51 points to 2,723.81 during the pre-open session. This follows Wednesday’s drop of 15.64 points, which had pushed the benchmark to 2,726.33.
The Sensitive Index inched up by 0.02 points, signaling selective buying in leading companies.
Trading volume during the pre-open was light, with 23,271 shares of 36 stocks exchanged through 67 transactions, totaling NPR 37.1 million. Among these, 8 stocks advanced, 27 declined, and 1 remained unchanged.
The early-session decline highlights continued market caution, with losses outweighing gains despite minor resilience in blue-chip counters. Investors are expected to watch the main session closely for confirmation of trend direction.