Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell 4.34 points, or 0.16%, to close at 2,629.82 on Monday as the market reopened after a nine-day break for the Dashain holidays.
The benchmark index fluctuated throughout the session, rising to an intraday high of 2,637.53 points in the morning before losing ground in the afternoon. Although the market pared some losses after hitting an intraday low of 2,621.61 points, it still ended the session in the red.
Market breadth remained negative on Monday, with 171 stocks declining, while 99 advanced and six remained unchanged. Total turnover stood at Rs 4 billion, with 10.34 million shares traded through 38,788 transactions.
Among individual stocks, Beni Hydropower Ltd posted the biggest gain of 14.99%. Mathillo Mailun Khola Jalvidyut Ltd and Sonapur Minerals and Oil Ltd followed with gains of 5.81% and 5.07%, respectively. On the other hand, Chirkhuwa Khola Hydropower Ltd logged the largest loss of 7.92%. Mahila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd and 10.75% SBL Debenture 2089 followed with losses of 7.57% and 5.91%, respectively.
The sub-indices of nine of the 13 trading groups on the bourse closed in the red. The Development Bank index posted the biggest loss of 1.21%. The Non-life Insurance and Banking sub-indices followed with losses of 0.64% and 0.49%, respectively. On the other hand, the Trading sub-index posted the biggest gain, rising 1.11%.
