Kathmadnu, April 8 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index gained 45.12 points, registering 1.63 percent growth on Wednesday, to close at 2,802.52.

Daily turnover rose to Rs 8.31 billion, up from Rs 6.73 billion in the previous day, when the market had fallen by 2.71 points to close at 2,757.40.

Market capitalisation increased to Rs 4.764 trillion from Rs 4.687 trillion, adding Rs 77 billion in investor wealth.

Stock market analyst Manish Aryal said the rise is positive but noted that trading volume has not supported the increase. He said turnover should be above Rs 10 billion to Rs 12 billion for the market to hold above the 2,780-2,800 support range.

If supported by higher volumes, he said, the market could continue its upward tre...