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Imports amounting to over Rs 390 billion took place via the Birgunj customs in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.  

The imports are more by 11.40 percent (Rs 39.92 billion) in the corresponding period last fiscal year. 

According to Birgunj Customs Office Chief Customs Administrator, Dipak Lamichhane, the imports of petroleum products, raw soybean oil and motor vehicles were relatively high in the current fiscal year. 

Petroleum products (five types) worth over Rs 122 billion were supplied into the country between July 16 and March 13. The amount was Rs 120.53 billion in the corresponding period last year. 

Similarly, the raw oil of soybean amounting to Rs 29.29 billion entered the country against the volume of Rs 5.78 billion last year. 

Likewise, the imports of iron and iron materials are noticeable in the current fiscal year, with the office registering the imports worth Rs 22.51 billion compared to Rs 21.94 billion last year. 

Similarly, the office recorded the imports of machinery and their parts worth Rs 21.67 billion in the given period against Rs 18.65 billion in the first eight months of the last fiscal (2023-2024). 

The imports of motor vehicles amounted to Rs 11.68 billion during the period while it was worth Rs 10.10 billion in the same period last year.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 41.67 points to close at 2, 663.54 points on Thursday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 5. 96 points to close at 446. 65 points.

A total of 9,772,196-unit shares of 309 companies were traded for Rs 5. 22 billion.

Meanwhile, Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) and Shrijanshil Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SHLB) were the top gainers today, with their price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Kumari Sabal Yojana (KSY) was the top loser as its price fell by 1.82 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 42 trillion.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 300 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 174, 800 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 173, 500 per tola on Wednesday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 2, 020 per tola today.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 40.47 points to close at 2, 632.21 points on Wednesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 6. 15 points to close at 441. 12 points.

A total of 9,142,941-unit shares of 317 companies were traded for Rs 4. 20 billion.

Meanwhile, Rapti Hydro And General Construction Limited (RHGCL) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 5. 74 percent. Likewise, Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ULBSL) was the top loser as its price fell by 7.27 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 35 trillion.