Kathmandu. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has declined sharply on the third day of the week (Tuesday). On Monday, the NEPSE index had risen by 40.54 points to 2,515.03 points.

According to Nepse, the index fell by 59.70 points to 2,455.33 points with a turnover of Rs 6.11 billion. Similarly, all but two of the traded groups have been in the red.

Though the stock market is volatile, the share prices of three companies have risen sharply. Chandragiri Hills, Salt Trading Corporation and Himalayan Power Partners are among the top gainers. Shares of Chandragiri Hills rose 9.89 percent. Salt Trading Corporation rose 9.99 percent and Himalayan Power Partner rose 8.89 percent.