OHLC price action analysis for 2026-08-17: NEPSE opened 2641.83, high 2648.57, low 2633.37, closed 2641.82. 7 stocks closed at day high. Key support and resistance levels explained.
NEPSE Key Levels & Price Action — 2026-08-17
NEPSE closed at 2641.82, down -2.01 points (-0.08%) from the previous close of 2643.83. The index traded between 2633.37 (low) and 2648.57 (high), opening at 2641.83.
Understanding price action through today's OHLC data and key support/resistance levels.
Top Gainers — OHLC Analysis
| Symbol | Open | High | Low | Close | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPIL | 404.2 | 456.2 | 404.2 | 456.2 | Closed at High (Strong) |
| MEPDL | 435 | 524.6 | 435 | 524.6 | Closed at High (Strong) |
| RSML | 2570 | 2890 | 2290.1 | 2841.6 | Upper Half Close (Bullish) |
| SMJC | 432 | 480 | 430 | 480 | Closed at High (Strong) |
| BHCL | 530 | 566 | 530 | 565 | Upper Half Close (Bullish) |
Top Losers — OHLC Analysis
| Symbol | Open | High | Low | Close | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMDBL | 805.1 | 805.1 | 770 | 775 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
| MLBSL | 1279.1 | 1279.1 | 1195 | 1195 | Closed at Low (Weak) |
| KKHC | 334.7 | 362 | 326 | 330 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
| CFCL | 607.1 | 642.9 | 588.9 | 610 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
| SKHL | 827 | 900 | 815 | 834.1 | Lower Half Close (Bearish) |
Key Support & Resistance Levels
- SAPIL: Support: Rs. 404.2 | Resistance: Rs. 456.2 | Prev Close: Rs. 396.7
- MEPDL: Support: Rs. 435 | Resistance: Rs. 524.6 | Prev Close: Rs. 456.2
- RSML: Support: Rs. 2290.1 | Resistance: Rs. 2890 | Prev Close: Rs. 2556
- SMJC: Support: Rs. 430 | Resistance: Rs. 480 | Prev Close: Rs. 432.2
- FMDBL: Support: Rs. 770 | Resistance: Rs. 805.1 | Prev Close: Rs. 830
- MLBSL: Support: Rs. 1195 | Resistance: Rs. 1279.1 | Prev Close: Rs. 1279
- KKHC: Support: Rs. 326 | Resistance: Rs. 362 | Prev Close: Rs. 352.3
- CFCL: Support: Rs. 588.9 | Resistance: Rs. 642.9 | Prev Close: Rs. 639
Reading the Patterns
- Close at High: 7 stocks — strong buying, likely continuation
- Close at Low: 2 stocks — persistent selling
- Long lower shadow (hammer): Stocks that opened low but recovered — potential reversal signals
Conclusion
OHLC data reveals conviction levels. Stocks closing at highs (like SAPIL) show strong demand, while those at lows indicate supply pressure. Use these levels for next-session trading decisions.