Nepal, Jan. 22 -- Investors in 162 companies benefited from rising share prices. Shares of SY Panel Nepal, Shreenagar Agritech, Trishuli Hydropower, and Corporate Development Bank hit the positive circuit, with SY Panel Nepal closing at Rs 1,710.50 per share.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed higher on Thursday after showing fluctuations throughout the day. The NEPSE index gained 9.23 points, reaching 2,714.61.The rise was led by sub-sectors excluding banking, mutual funds, and trading, with the finance sector showing the highest growth of 2.38 percent.

Investors in 162 companies benefited from rising share prices. Shares of SY Panel Nepal, Shreenagar Agritech, Trishuli Hydropower, and Corporate Development Bank hit the posi...