The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 6. 54 points to close at 2, 683. 86 points on Tuesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0. 50 points to close at 450. 15 points.

A total of 13,968,258-unit shares of 299 companies were traded for Rs 7. 24 billion.

Meanwhile, Sikles Hydropower Limited (SIKLES), Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited (BGWT) and Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL) were the top gainers today, with their price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Bhugol Energy Development Company Limited (BEDC) was the top loser as its price fell by 10.00 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 45 trillion.