KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,830.16 points on Tuesday after 6.90 points or 0.24% increase, during the trading day. The index gained 127.32 points and came to close at 2,823.25 points in the previous session. The index started the trading day at 2,834.42 points and fluctuated significantly, rising at 2,860.43 points and falling to 2,802.92 points before landing at its closing value.

Trading was active, with 328 stocks involved in 144,197 transactions. A total of 30,599,890 shares were exchanged, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 13.57 billion. The market capitalization of the NEPSE increased to Rs. 4.49 trillion, while the float market capitalization reached Rs. 1.58 trillion.