Nepse surges by 27. 49 points on Friday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 27. 49 points to close at 2, 745. 65 points on Friday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 3. 24 points to close at 467. 33 points.
A total of 7,478,562-unit shares of 335 companies were traded for Rs 1. 56 billion.
Meanwhile, Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TVCL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.
Similarly, Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) was the top loser as its price fell by 6. 54 points.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 68!trillion.
Gold price increases by Rs 1, 300 per tola on Friday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 300 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 299, 900 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 298, 600 per tola on Thursday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 120 and is being traded at Rs 5, 275 per tola today.
Nepse surges by 6. 94 points on Thursday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 6. 94 points to close at 2, 718. 16 points on Thursday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 95 points to close at 464. 08 points.
A total of 6,684,007-unit shares of 334 companies were traded for Rs 1. 54 billion.
Meanwhile, Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 12. 19 percent.
Similarly, Forward Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (FOWAD) was the top loser as its price fell by 13. 24 points.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 63 trillion.
2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off
The Second South Asia Trade Fair 2026 BS kicked off in Bhrikutimandap on Thursday.
The fair has the participation of business groups representing Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The business expo, which will run until May 11, aims to provide a common platform for exploring industrial, trade and service related opportunities in South Asia.
The event was jointly inaugurated by ambassadors of various nations to Nepal and the business community. Managed by the Introduction Trade Shows Nepal, the fair has been organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Commence, and the Export Promotion Bureau in Bangladesh, with the support from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Bhutan.
The regional fair features pavilions from various nations. It is expected to attract over 5,000 people from the business community and over 100,000 locals, promoting the exportable goods and encouraging business communities.
Cottage and handicraft items, indigenous foods, ready-made garments, beauty products, furniture, agricultural products, IT related goods and services, domestic appliances and electrical vehicles are available at the fair, according to fair coordinator Suman Maharjan.
The event is expected to help promote products and services, assess market potential, expand buyer-supplier collaboration and strengthen regional and trans-national trade relations among the participating countries.
