The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 19. 13 points to close at 2, 599. 58 points on Monday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 3. 17 points to close at 458. 18 points.

A total of 8,572,970-unit shares of 350 companies were traded for Rs 1. 50 billion.

Meanwhile, Sarvottam Paints Industries Limited (SAPIL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 14. 99 percent.

Likewise, Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Ltd (PMHPL) was the top loser as their price fell by 9 83 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 47 trillion.