Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index posted sharp gains on Tuesday, rising 62.29 points, or 2.48%, to settle at 2,571.34 points.
With this, the benchmark extended its winning streak to three straight sessions for the first time since August 27.
The benchmark opened in positive territory and maintained upward momentum throughout the day, briefly touching an intra-day high of 2,576.24 points before trimming some gains in the final hours.
This marks the largest intra-day gain since September 21, when Nepse index soared 111.70 points amid a broader market rally.
Analysts attribute Tuesday’s rally to renewed investor confidence after the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9, during which public and private property were torched and vandalized.
Trading volume nearly doubled from the previous session, with total turnover reaching Rs 4.5 billion. The number of shares traded and transactions also increased significantly. This surge in activity signals growing participation from investors who have remained cautious so far.
Out of 250 scrips traded, unit prices of 236 advanced, while only 12 declined and two remained unchanged. Himalayan Power Partner Ltd led the pack with Rs 249.46 million worth of shares traded, reflecting strong demand in the hydropower space amid seasonal energy sector optimism. Close behind were Union Hydropower Ltd and Radhi Bidyut Company with turnovers of Rs 232.26 million and Rs 219.88 million, respectively.
All 13 sub-indices, except for the Trading sub-index, which posted a nominal loss, closed in the green on Tuesday. The Development Bank sub-index outperformed with a 4.45% gain. Hydropower and Investment sub-indices followed with gains of 3.9% and 3.55%, respectively. The market heavyweight Banking sub-index was also up by 1.92%
