The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) closed in positive territory today, rising by 22.59 points (0.88%) to settle at 2,582.18, recovering from a 45.36-point loss in the previous session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,585.73, reached an intraday high of 2,677.09, and touched a low of 2,575.51. Total turnover for the day was Rs. 5.27 Arba, with 11,830,077 shares traded across 313 companies through 56,321 transactions. Market capitalization stood at Rs. 43.16 Kharba, while the float market capitalization was Rs. 14.69 Kharba.

Top Movers

• SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) led the turnover chart with Rs. 27.34 Crores, closing at Rs. 589.00.
• Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited (BHDC) was the top gainer, rising 8.21%.
• Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) recorded the steepest decline, falling 9.09%.

Sector Performance

• The Investment Index posted the highest sectoral gain, up 1.61%.
• The Trading Index saw the largest sectoral loss, declining 1.48%.

Overall, the positive close reflects renewed investor confidence and selective buying in blue-chip and hydropower stocks, while profit-taking influenced weaker performers.