The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a significant surge in daily turnover on Monday, reaching a three-month high of Rs 13.18 billion, even as the overall market index rose only marginally by 2.80 points to close at 2,658.66.
Market Movement Summary:
- Opening Index: 2,655.85
- Intraday High: 2,679.69 (within first two hours)
- Closing Index: 2,658.66
- Net Change: +2.80 points
- Sensitive Index (measuring ‘A’ class companies): Down by 0.25 points
The market experienced notable fluctuations throughout the session. After a bullish start, the index reached its intraday high by mid-morning but dropped sharply within 30 minutes. It hovered around 2,664 points before declining further towards market close.
Sector Highlights:
- Gainers (8 out of 13 sectors):
- Hotels & Tourism: +323.37 points (sector leader)
- Losers (5 sectors):
- Hydropower: -37 points (largest sectoral decline)
Trading Statistics:
- Total Turnover: Rs 13.18 billion (up Rs 1.74 billion from Sunday)
- Advancers: 124 companies
- Decliners: 124 companies (equal to gainers)
- Top Turnovers:
- Sanima Mai Hydropower and Ngadi Group Power both exceeded Rs 900 million in trade volume
Top Movers:
- Top Gainer: Pure Energy Limited (+10%)
- Top Loser: Upper Hewakhola Hydropower Company (-7.58%)
Despite limited movement in the NEPSE index, high investor activity—evidenced by strong turnover—suggests growing interest and confidence in the capital market. However, sectoral imbalances, particularly in hydropower, signal selective investor sentiment.
