The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 19. 40 points to close at 2,688. 91 points on Thursday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 7. 19 points to close at 458. 04 points.

A total of 22,396,329-unit shares of 314 companies were traded for Rs 9. 82 billion.

Meanwhile, Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals Limited (OMPL) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) was the top loser as its price fell by 9. 99 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 50 trillion.