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  3. Index Climbs 19.7 Points to 2,851: Full NEPSE Closing Report — March 31, 2026
3 min readMarch 31, 2026(Updated: March 31, 2026)

Index Climbs 19.7 Points to 2,851: Full NEPSE Closing Report — March 31, 2026

Quick Answer

NEPSE closed at 2,851.09 on March 31, 2026, gaining 19.7 points (+0.69%). Manufacturing was the top sector (+1.94%), Others was the only decliner (-0.55%). RIDI led turnover at Rs 484.81M and five stocks hit the 10% upper circuit.

Table of Contents

Nepal's stock market ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026 on a positive note as the NEPSE index climbed 19.7 points — a gain of 0.69% — to settle at 2,851.09. Broad-based buying swept across most sectors, with Manufacturing stocks leading. Hydropower counters dominated turnover even as select counters pulled back. This closing report covers every key data point from today's Nepal stock market session.
Quick Answer: NEPSE closed at 2,851.09 on March 31, 2026, gaining 19.7 points (+0.69%). Manufacturing led all sectors (+1.94%). Five stocks hit the 10% upper circuit. RIDI topped turnover at Rs 484.81M.

Table of Contents

  • NEPSE Index Performance
  • Sector-wise Breakdown
  • Top Gainers
  • Top Losers
  • Turnover Leaders
  • Market Outlook
  • FAQs

NEPSE Index Performance on March 31, 2026

The NEPSE composite index closed at 2,851.09, adding 19.7 points (+0.69%) from the previous session. The Sensitive Index rose 0.67% to 484.84, and the Float Index gained 0.62% to 165.74, reflecting healthy participation from freely tradeable shares.

Sector-wise Performance

Sub-IndexClosing ValueChange (pts)Change (%)
NEPSE (Composite)2,851.09+19.70+0.69%
Manufacturing10,594.75+202.41+1.94%
Development Banks6,165.15+55.45+0.90%
Non-Life Insurance11,470.35+87.61+0.76%
Banking1,490.91+11.38+0.76%
Trading3,977.38+29.28+0.74%
Sensitive Index484.84+3.26+0.67%
Microfinance5,061.10+26.00+0.51%
Others2,292.41-12.77-0.55%

Top Gainers

SymbolCompanyLTP (Rs)Change (%)Sector
BJHLBhujung Hydropower Limited578.60+10.00%Hydropower
HFINHotel Forest Inn Limited349.80+10.00%Hotels
RLELRLEL399.30+10.00%Other
RSMLReliance Spinning Mills Ltd2,679.30+10.00%Manufacturing
SKHLSuper Khudi Hydropower Ltd483.10+10.00%Hydropower
SKHELSKHEL378.20+9.97%Other

Top Losers

SymbolCompanyLTP (Rs)Change (%)Sector
SAPDBLSaptakoshi Development Bank Ltd954.40-8.96%Dev. Bank
RIDIRidi Power Company Ltd.367.80-3.21%Hydropower
DLBSDhaulagiri Laghubitta1,340.30-2.80%Microfinance
CZBILCitizen Bank International215.10-2.67%Banking
NHPCNational Hydro Power Co.293.00-2.66%Hydropower

Turnover Leaders

SymbolCompanyLTP (Rs)TurnoverVolume
RIDIRidi Power Company Ltd.367.80Rs 484.81M1,305,100
APIAPI Power Company Limited358.10Rs 403.86M1,143,587
NRNNRN Infrastructure & Dev.1,601.10Rs 378.31M235,050
SYPNLSY Panel Nepal Limited1,899.90Rs 374.49M199,289
KBLKumari Bank Limited232.00Rs 359.04M1,560,007

Market Outlook

With NEPSE at 2,851.09 and eight of nine sub-indices in green, near-term trend appears constructive. Manufacturing outperformance may attract fresh buying in coming sessions. Key Banking counter CZBIL's -2.67% decline warrants monitoring. Next resistance for NEPSE lies near 2,880-2,900, with support at 2,820-2,830.

FAQs

What was NEPSE index on March 31, 2026?

NEPSE closed at 2,851.09, gaining 19.7 points (+0.69%).

Which sector performed best today?

Manufacturing rose 1.94% to 10,594.75 — the best-performing sector on March 31, 2026.

Which stock had the highest turnover?

RIDI led with Rs 484.81M in turnover on March 31, 2026.

What were the top gainers?

BJHL, HFIN, RLEL, RSML, and SKHL all hit the 10% upper circuit.

Was NEPSE open on March 31, 2026?

Yes, it was a regular trading Tuesday.

Key Points

  • NEPSE closed at 2,851.09 — up 19.7 points (+0.69%) on March 31, 2026
  • Manufacturing sector was top gainer at +1.94%
  • Others sub-index was the only decliner at -0.55%
  • BJHL, HFIN, RLEL, RSML, SKHL all posted +10% circuit gains
  • RIDI led turnover with Rs 484.81 million traded
  • KBL led volume with over 1.56 million shares traded
  • Broad positive breadth with 8 of 9 sub-indices in green

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

March 31, 2026 closed positively for Nepal's stock investors, with the NEPSE index adding 19.7 points to reach 2,851.09. Manufacturing (+1.94%) and Development Banks (+0.90%) were standout performers. With eight of nine sub-indices ending green, market sentiment remains constructive heading into the next session. Watch Banking and Hydropower sectors closely as they contribute the bulk of daily turnover.

Related Entities

LNepal Stock Exchange
LNEPSE
LBhujung Hydropower Limited
LRidi Power Company
LKumari Bank

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