Nepse plunges by 885. 32 points on Sunday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 885. 32 points to close at 1769. 60 points on Sunday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 199. 68 points to close at 256. 82 points.
A total of 13,193,462-unit shares of 342 companies were traded for Rs 945. 64 billion.
Meanwhile, Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 6. 74 percent.
Likewise, Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL), Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL), Bottlers Nepal (Terai) Limited (BNT), Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) and Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ULBSL) were the top losers as their price fell by 10. 00 percent.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 2. 97 trillion.
Gold price increases by Rs 5, 600 per tola on Sunday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 5, 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 320, 500 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 314, 900 per tola on Friday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 245 and is being traded at Rs 5, 985 per tola today.
Gold price drops by Rs 500 per tola on Friday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 314, 900 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 315, 400 per tola on Thursday.
The price of silver, however, has increased by Rs 15 and is being traded at Rs 5, 740 per tola.
NAC reports notable improvement in passenger numbers and revenue
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier, has shown encouraging improvements in its half-yearly performance.
Data indicates that income and passenger numbers from Shrawan to Poush (July 17, 2026 to January 14, 2026) of the current fiscal year have notably progressed compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year 2081/082 (2024/2025).
During this period, the corporation's total revenue has increased by about seven percent, while the number of passengers has increased by about 18.7 percent.
NAC stated that both revenue and passenger numbers have increased as regular and efficient flights have been operated to various destinations, making the maximum use of available aircraft.
During the period from January to March, most of the Corporation's flights are operating with high passenger load.
NAC Spokesperson Archana Khadka said that the Corporation has set a goal to continue the growth rate by further strengthening service expansion and market management in the coming days.
