The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) experienced a downturn, falling below 2,600 points as selling pressure widened across the market. The benchmark index decreased by 1.17 percent, reflecting a broad-based decline. All 13 sectoral indices registered losses, indicating widespread negative sentiment among investors. Trading activity also slowed, with the average daily turnover decreasing by 26.47 percent compared to the previous week. This decline suggests a cooling period for the Nepalese stock market following recent gains. Analysts attribute the downturn to profit-taking and increased investor caution. The overall market performance points towards a need for careful monitoring of trends in Nepal’s financial sector.