The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index inched up by 2.08 points on Wednesday, closing at 2,658.02, reflecting a marginal gain of 0.07 percent.

Despite the slight rise in the index, the trading session saw more declines than advances. Share prices of 83 listed companies increased, while 161 declined. One company’s stock price remained unchanged.

A total of 19.75 million shares worth Rs7.87 billion were traded in 70,703 transactions across the market.

Most sub-indices ended in negative territory, signalling a mixed sentiment among investors.