February 18:  The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a decline of 27.21 points or 1.31% compared to the previous day's closing, concluding at 2,034.82 points on the first trading day of the week, on Sunday.

Throughout today’s trading session, a total of 315 different stocks were traded in 97,105 transactions. A total of 10,772,483 shares changed hands, resulting in a turnover of Rs. 3.77 billion.

Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led the turnover with transactions totaling Rs. 40.90 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 645.10. Samaj Laghubittya Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SAMAJ) and Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited (BNL) each experienced a 10% rise and hit the positive circuit for the day.

However, Samling Power Company Limited (SPC) experienced the most significant decline, marking a loss of 8.21%.

All 13 sector indices closed in the red, with the "Finance Index" recording the most substantial loss at 2.70%, while the Mutual Fund Index experienced the least decline at 0.16%.