Market Performance - The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rose by 8.97 points, closing at 2671.07 points after dipping to a low of 2658.67 points during the day and reaching a high of 2681.63 points [1] - The daily trading volume surged from 8.69 billion NPR on Wednesday to 11 billion NPR [1] Sector Performance - Average market capitalization increased across eight sectors, with development banks leading the gains, rising by 66.80 points [1] - Five sectors experienced declines, with the hotel and tourism sector suffering the largest drop of 121.34 points [1] Stock Performance - A total of 139 companies saw their stock prices increase, while 115 companies experienced declines [1] - Ngadi Group Power Ltd recorded the highest trading volume at 705.32 million NPR [1] - Two hydropower companies, Madhya Bhotekoshi and Rasuwagadhi, triggered trading halts, while Kalinchowk Darshan Limited had the largest decline at 7.59% [1]

Market Overview - The Nepalese stock market experienced fluctuations but closed slightly higher on February 2, 2026, with the NEPSE index rising by 1.53 points to 2695.73 points [1] - The total trading volume for the day was 8.22 billion Nepalese Rupees [1] Sector Performance - Contributing sectors to the index increase included development banks, hotels and tourism, and manufacturing, with the hotel and tourism sector leading with a rise of 1.77% [1] - A total of 114 companies saw their stock prices increase, while 134 companies experienced declines [1] Notable Stocks - SY Panel Nepal and two other companies hit the upper price limit during the trading session [1] - The company with the highest trading volume for the day was Akukola Hydropower Company, with a trading volume of 413.9 million Nepalese Rupees [1]