The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 16. 55  points to close at 2,692. 18 points on Wednesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 3. 95 points to close at 460. 92 points.

A total of 20,759,547-unit shares of 323 companies were traded for Rs 8. 58 billion.

Meanwhile, Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals Limited (OMPL) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) was the top loser as its price fell by 6. 84 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 1. 51 trillion.