Nepse launches Sensitive Index

The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has floated a separate Sensitive Index incorporating the leading performers at the share market.

According to Nepse general manager Rewat Bahadur Karki, the Sensitive Index will only include those companies that have minimum paid-up capital of Rs 20 million; have over 1000 shareholders; and have made profits continuously for the last three years.

Of the 140 companies listed in the Nepse, the Nepse Sensex (Sensitive Index) will include only 56 companies belonging to 'A' category. When the Sensex was launched on Monday, its index stood at 129.56 points.

At present, the companies in the Sensex occupy 45% of the total listed share price; 75% of market capitalization value; and 60% of daily transactions. nepalnews.com sd Jan 02 07

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