KATHMANDU, Nov 20: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) which witnessed decline at the beginning of the week, continued its trend even on Tuesday.
The benchmark index which lost two points on Sunday lost six points today.
According to Nepse, it lost 8.54 points to settle at 1181.08 points. The shares worth Rs 212.9 million were traded yesterday while it sold out shares worth Rs 174.9 million today.
Nepse marginally lower in week after last session recovery
Nepse index and transaction are on the downward trend against the expectation that it would increase once the online transaction comes into operation.
A total of 565,669 shares of 145 companies were sold out today.
All the groups expect productive sector has suffered loss. The productive sector gained 7.22 points.
Non-life insurance group has gained highest 58.56 points against 27.88 points lost by life insurance group.
Nepal Bank Ltd. has made highest traction of 23,799,000 shares followed by 8,041,000 shares, according to Nepal Stock Exchange.