Nepse posts strongest weekly gain in months as turnover jumps

Benchmark index rises nearly 3 percent, adding Rs140 billion to market value as trading activity rebounds and all sectoral indices advance.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) posted its strongest weekly performance in months, with the benchmark index rising 76.76 points, or 2.95 percent, to close at 2,677.54 on Friday, as trading activity and investor confidence rebounded.