The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 6. 94 points to close at 2, 718. 16 points on Thursday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 95 points to close at 464. 08 points.

A total of 6,684,007-unit shares of 334 companies were traded for Rs 1. 54 billion.

Meanwhile, Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SWBBL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 12. 19 percent.

Similarly, Forward Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (FOWAD) was the top loser as its price fell by 13. 24 points. 

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 63 trillion.