Kathmandu. On the first trading day of the week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply. On Monday, the NEPSE index decreased by 1.03 points to close at 2,730.91 points.

Along with NEPSE, the transaction amount has also decreased. Shares worth Rs 3.09 billion were traded on Friday, while shares worth Rs 2.45 billion were traded today.

Out of 13 sub-groups, the indices of five sub-groups have increased while the indices of other seven sub-groups have fallen. The indices of banks, development banks, hydropower, investment and other sub-groups increased on the day.

Today, the share price of Inghwa Hydropower has increased by 8.42 percent. Today, the share price of Bungal Hydro has increased by about 6.5 percent.

On the basis of transaction amount, courage energy is at the highest position on this day. The company’s shares worth Rs 8.43 crore were traded today.