The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a positive movement on April 2, 2025, with the index climbing by 23.86 points (0.89%) to close at 2,700.04.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a positive movement on April 2, 2025, with the index climbing by 23.86 points (0.89%) to close at 2,700.04. This rise follows a previous session loss of 16.95 points.

Market Performance:

• Opening Index: 2,693.13
• Intraday High: 2,712.25
• Intraday Low: 2,669.06
• Closing Index: 2,700.04
• Total Turnover: NPR 5.44 Arba
• Shares Traded: 10,442,683 across 318 companies
• Total Transactions: 53,884

Top Stocks by Turnover:

1. CEDB Hydropower Development Company Limited (CHDC):
   • Turnover: NPR 36.55 Crores
   • Closing Price: NPR 2,455 per share
2. Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL):
   • Turnover: NPR 18.33 Crores
   • Closing Price: NPR 1,035 per share
3. NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN):
   • Turnover: NPR 15.48 Crores
   • Closing Price: NPR 1,666 per share

Top Gainers:

• Central Finance Co. Ltd. (CFCL):
  • Price Increase: 10%
  • Closing Price: NPR 524.30 per share
• Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL):
  • Price Increase: 4.09%
  • Closing Price: NPR 1,100 per share

Top Losers:

• Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL):
  • Price Decrease: 10%
  • Closing Price: NPR 17,493 per share
• Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL):
  • Price Decrease: 7.04%
  • Closing Price: NPR 2,600 per share

Sectoral Performance:

• Trading Index: Highest gain of 9.44%
• Manufacturing and Processing Index: Largest decline of 1.47%

The overall market sentiment was positive, with significant contributions from the Trading sector and notable performances by companies like CHDC and CFCL. Investors showed increased activity, leading to a substantial turnover and a rebound in the NEPSE index.