Kathmandu. On Thursday, the first day of weekly trading, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index increased slightly. On Tuesday, the NEPSE index increased by 41.70 points to close at 2,719.24 points.

A total of 1,22,45,337 units of shares of 343 companies were traded in NEPSE. Shares worth Rs 5.51 billion were traded. Ankhukhola Hydropower Company Limited was the most traded today. The company has a turnover of Rs 29.15 crore.

In today’s market, Everest color investors have made the most profits. The company’s share price has risen by more than 14 percent.

On the other hand, the investors of Atmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited suffered the most. The company’s share price fell by more than 6 percent.