The first trading day of the week saw the Nepse index fall to 2,540, dropping 5.15 points from the previous day. Investors saw minor fluctuations throughout the day, with the index hitting its lowest point of 2,533 around 2:53 pm.
Out of all listed companies, 74 saw their share prices rise, 168 fell, and 14 stayed unchanged. Despite the market dip, trading value actually increased. Yesterday’s turnover was NPR 349 crore, while today it rose to NPR 389 crore.
Which sectors performed well?
Most sectors barely moved, with changes under 1 percent. The winners were:
- Hotel and tourism: +0.18%
- Production and processing: +0.02%
- Other sectors: +0.72%
On the flip side, these sectors saw losses:
- Banking: -0.30%
- Development banks: -0.52%
- Finance: -0.87%
- Hydropower: -0.49%
- Investment: -0.34%
- Life insurance: -0.12%
- Microfinance: -0.38%
- Non-life insurance: -0.49%
- Trade: -0.10%
Which shares jumped the most?
Three newly listed companies saw a striking 10% increase: Sagar Distillery, Bungul Hydropower, and Bandipur Cable Car. Debenture holders also celebrated gains, with Nabil Debenture 2085 rising 9.91% and Nabil Debenture 2089 up 6.90%.
Who were the biggest losers?
Geogol Energy took the biggest hit, dropping 10%. Other major decliners included:
- Ruru Hydropower: -9.52%
- Daramkhola Hydropower: -6.09%
- Peoples Hydropower: -5.23%
- Mabilung Energy: -4.37%
The day’s most traded securities included Siddhartha Bank Debenture 089, Nepal Reinsurance, Mountain Energy, NRN Infrastructure, and Union Hydropower.
