The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 4. 66 points to close at 2, 542. 77 points on Thursday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 31 points to close at 449. 50 points.

A total of 12,163,763-unit shares of 346 companies were traded for Rs 1. 47 billion.

Meanwhile, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 8. 76 percent.

Likewise, Pure Energy Limited (PURE) was the top loser as their price fell by 13. 33 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 37 trillion.