The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 33.33 points on Monday, closing at 2,670.06 points, marking a 1.23 percent decline from the previous trading day.

On the day, 221 companies experienced a drop in their share prices, while only 23 companies recorded gains.

Monday’s total trading activities included 55,712 transactions, with 1.14 million shares changing hands.

The total trading volume amounted to Rs5.65 billion, a decrease compared to the previous day.

All 13 subgroups saw a drop in their indices, contributing to the overall decline in the stock market.