The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw a marginal decline of 0.22 points on Tuesday, closing at 2,600.53. The benchmark index experienced a slight dip despite gains in select sectors.

Trading activity remained robust, with a total of 62,755 transactions recorded throughout the day. These transactions involved the exchange of 13.82 million shares, resulting in a turnover of Rs5.76 billion, according to NEPSE data.

Of the companies traded, 107 saw an increase in share prices while 142 declined.

Sector-wise, subgroups including manufacturing and processing, investment, microfinance, mutual funds, and banking posted gains. However, all remaining subgroups ended the session in the red.

Notable gainers included Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals, whose shares rose by 8.01 percent, followed by Himalayan Power Partner (7.87 percent), Khanikhola Hydropower (5.95 percent), Pure Energy (5.84 percent), and Panchthar Power Company (4.83 percent).