NEPSE rallied 8.78 points today. HYDRO POWER sector buying (8 stocks) and ULHC (+11.16%) drove the gains. Here's the full breakdown of why the market went up.
Why Did NEPSE Go Down Today?
NEPSE closed at 2712.86, up +8.78 points (+0.32%) from the previous close of 2704.08. The index traded between 2684.62 (low) and 2726.18 (high), opening at 2701.22.
Today's NEPSE session saw 18 stocks advance and 19 decline — a negative day. Here's what drove the market.
Key Drivers
- Sector rotation: HYDRO POWER attracted buyers (8 stocks up) while COMMERCIAL BANKS faced selling (7 stocks down)
- Top mover impact: ULHC surged +11.16% — HYDRO POWER sector leading
- Volume signal: SOHL traded 336,179 shares — buying interest
- Technical backdrop: 6/18 stocks have MACD above zero — momentum fading
RSI Signals
Top RSI-rated stocks: RLEL (RSI: 61.8, Buy), DLBS (RSI: 61.7, Buy), HFIN (RSI: 58.3, Buy), SKHEL (RSI: 65.1, Buy), ICFCD89 (RSI: 47.8, Hold). 4 stocks have RSI Buy signal.
Gainers vs Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULHC | Upper Lohore Khola Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 538 | +54.00 | 11.16% | 43,589 |
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 718.5 | +50.50 | 7.56% | 336,179 |
| DLBS | Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1354 | +89.00 | 7.04% | 1,346 |
| RBBD2088 | 7% RBBL Debenture 2088 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 1123.5 | +53.50 | 5.00% | 1 |
| JHAPA | Jhapa Energy Limited | OTHERS | 1770 | +81.00 | 4.80% | 34,283 |
vs
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOWAD | Forward Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1143 | -117.40 | -9.31% | 37,404 |
| CORBL | Corporate Development Bank Limited | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 1986 | -112.00 | -5.34% | 10,856 |
| SKHL | Super Khudi Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 930 | -30.00 | -3.13% | 30,205 |
| RAWA | Rawa Energy Development Limited | HYDRO POWER | 582 | -18.00 | -3.00% | 890 |
| NICGF2 | NIC ASIA Growth Fund-2 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 9.3 | -0.27 | -2.82% | 400 |
Conclusion
Selling dominated today with COMMERCIAL BANKS leading declines. Negative breadth (0.95 A/D) suggests caution.