Nepse sheds 2 percent in broad-based sell-off, wiping out Rs 80 billion in market value

All 13 sectoral indices decline as investor confidence weakens amid capital market investigations, despite steady trading volumes.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index posted a sharp correction this week, falling 52.60 points, or 1.95 percent, to close at 2,649.51. It had ended the previous week at 2,702.11.