March 21: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index continued its downward trajectory, experiencing a loss of 15.37 points or 0.74%, closing at 2048.57 points on Thursday.

During the today’s trading session, 315 scrips were traded through 52,317 transactions, resulting in a turnover of Rs 4.31 billion, with a total of 18,55,2705 shares changing hands.

Machhapuchhre Bank Promoter Share (MBLPO) dominated the turnover, amounting to Rs 1.21 billion. Meanwhile, Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DLBS) witnessed a 10% gain, hitting the positive circuit for the day.

Conversely, Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydropower Company Limited (BNHC) suffered a 10% loss, closing at a market price of Rs 544 per share.

In terms of sub-indices, all sectors closed in the red. The Microfinance Index recorded the highest loss at 1.32%, while Manufacturing and Processing experienced the least loss at 0.06%.