Kathmandu, May 6 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index posted a modest gain on Tuesday, rising by 1.03 points to close at 2,611.43. This comes as a slight recovery after five consecutive sessions of decline.

Compared to Monday, the benchmark index edged up by 0.03 points, signalling cautious optimism among investors. Despite the minor uptick, sectoral performance remained mixed.

Out of the 246 traded companies, share prices of 120 advanced while 126 declined.

Turnover on the day reached Rs8.74 billion, with 20.5 million shares changing hands through 80,054 transactions - a marked increase in trading volume from recent sessions.

All major sub-indices except for trade, non-life insurance, manufacturing and processing, life insurance...