The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 6. 55 points to close at 2, 719. 77 points on Thursday..

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 11  points to close at 469. 83 points.

A total of 12,701,097-unit shares of 317 companies were traded for Rs 5. 14 billion.

Meanwhile, Him Star Urja Company Limited (HIMSTAR) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 98 percent. Likewise, Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) was the top loser as its price fell by 3. 83 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 54 trillion.