KATHMANDU: On Wednesday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased by 12.17 points.

The total share turnover for the day reached Rs 4.68 billion, pushing the NEPSE index to 2,607.42 points.

Among the traded shares, 149 companies saw their stock prices rise, 90 companies experienced a decline, while 12 companies’ share prices remained unchanged.

Mabilung Energy Limited shareholders earned the highest profit from sales today, whereas sellers of First Microfinance Laghubitta shares incurred the largest losses.

With NEPSE on the rise today, all sectoral sub-indices increased except for the Hotel & Tourism and Mutual Fund groups.