The stock market had a fantastic Tuesday. The main index, NEPSE, shot up by 18.37 points and closed at a high of 2619.
NEPSE was in the green all day long! From the moment the market opened, the index never dropped into negative territory. It closed at the highest point it reached for the entire day.
Winners and Losers
It was a day for the bulls.
- 187 companies saw their stock prices rise.
- 61 companies saw their prices fall.
- 11 companies remained steady.
Total transactions for the day amounted to Rs 3.29 Billion. This is slightly less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs 3.44 Billion.
Sectors Showing Strength
Almost all sectors finished the day with gains, showing a broad rally across the market.
| Sector | Percentage Gain |
| Development Bank | +1.56% |
| Hotel & Tourism | +1.49% |
| Others | +1.15% |
| Non-Life Insurance | +0.89% |
| Microfinance | +0.86% |
| Hydropower | +0.77% |
| Life Insurance | +0.69% |
| Investment | +0.68% |
| Manufacturing & Processing | +0.46% |
| Finance | +0.41% |
| Banking | +0.35% |
Only one sector dropped:
| Sector | Percentage Change |
| Trading | -0.01% (a tiny slip!) |
The Biggest Winners of the Day
Three lucky companies hit the 10% positive circuit limit, meaning their stock price increased by the maximum amount allowed for the day:
- Swastik Laghubitta
- SY Panel
- Narayani Development Bank
Other big gainers included:
- Barahi Hydropower (+7.04%)
- Lumbini Development Bank (+5.81%)
The Day’s Biggest Loser
On the flip side, Swet Ganga Hydropower saw the largest drop, with its price falling by 4.16%.
Top Stocks for Turnover
The five companies with the highest trading activity (most transactions) were:
- Ngadi Group Power
- Lumbini Development Bank
- Himalayan Reinsurance
- CEDBG Holdings
- Radhi Bidhyut
