NEPSE Sees Marginal Dip as Trading Volume Contracts Sharply

Nepal’s stock market showed signs of cooling on the third trading day of the week, with both the NEPSE index and overall market turnover reflecting a cautious investor mood. The NEPSE index dipped by 3.90 points or 0.14%, settling at 2,654.75. Likewise, the Sensitive Index tracking prominent companies also slipped by 0.14%, closing at 452.48. A total of 16.4 million shares were traded across 306 listed scrips, amounting to over NPR 7.65 billion in turnover. This marks a notable decline from the previous day’s trading volume, which had crossed NPR 13.18 billion.

Out of 13 sectors, only three registered gains—Microfinance, Trading, and Hydropower rose by 1.10%, 0.11%, and 0.27%, respectively. The Hotel and Tourism sector witnessed the sharpest decline, dropping 1.58%, followed by Banking (-0.45%), Finance (-0.49%), and Life Insurance (-0.47%). Other sectors, including Mutual Funds and Manufacturing, also ended in the red.

Leading the charts in trading volume, Sanima Mai Hydropower saw transactions worth over NPR 749 million. It was followed by Butwal Power Company (NPR 603.8 million), Ngadi Group Power (NPR 461.1 million), Radhi Power (NPR 381.8 million), and Soaltee Hotel (NPR 302.9 million).

In terms of price movement, Pure Energy hit the positive circuit, rising 9.99%. Butwal Power followed with a 7.73% gain, while Community Microfinance, Upper Hewakhola, and Bindhyabasini Hydropower also posted notable gains.

On the downside, Guardian Micro Life Insurance was the worst performer, losing 4.62%, followed by Narayani Development Bank (-3.94%), Sindhu Bikas Bank (-3.77%), Crest Micro Life (-3.21%), and Oriental Hotels (-2.87%).

. As the financial year-end approaches, the release of annual reports and dividend announcements is expected to inject new energy into the market. Many investors see this as a strategic time to enter and secure dividend eligibility within a short window.