The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 2. 35 points to close at 2, 836. 35 points on Wednesday.

The sensitive index, however, dropped by 0. 31 points to close at 488. 13 points.

A total of 21,657,706-unit shares of 320 companies were traded for Rs 7. 63 billion.

Meanwhile, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) was the top loser as its price fell by 3. 78 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 60 trillion.