Kathmandu. There has been enthusiasm in the pre-election trading of shares. After the Jenji agitation on September 23 and 24, the election is being held on March 4. The market is buoyant on the last day of trading before the election.

The index increased by 38.52 points to sit at 2,712.49 points. A total of 1,51,84,607 units of shares of 329 companies worth Rs 6,23,43,81,480 were traded. Except for trading, all the sub-indices have turned green.

Share prices of Salapa Bikas Bank and Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Company Ltd increased in the circuit level.

Ankhukhola Hydropower Company is in the first position on the basis of transaction amount. The company’s turnover stood at Rs 34.65 crore. Similarly, Reedy Power and SY Panel are in second and third place.