NEPSE rallied 6.94 points today. MICROFINANCE sector buying (9 stocks) and SWBBL (+12.19%) drove the gains. Here's the full breakdown of why the market went up.
Why Did NEPSE Go Up Today?
NEPSE closed at 2718.16, up +6.94 points (+0.26%) from the previous close of 2711.22. The index traded between 2700.97 (low) and 2718.16 (high), opening at 2708.00.
Today's NEPSE session saw 20 stocks advance and 18 decline — a positive day. Here's what drove the market.
Key Drivers
- Sector rotation: MICROFINANCE attracted buyers (9 stocks up) while COMMERCIAL BANKS faced selling (7 stocks down)
- Top mover impact: SWBBL surged +12.19% — MICROFINANCE sector leading
- Volume signal: NRN traded 130,321 shares — selling pressure
- Technical backdrop: 5/17 stocks have MACD above zero — momentum fading
RSI Signals
Top RSI-rated stocks: NIBD84 (RSI: 58.1, Buy), SANIMA (RSI: 56.6, Buy), SKHEL (RSI: 57.7, Buy), NIBLSTF (RSI: 57.4, Buy), JBLB (RSI: 58.6, Buy). 8 stocks have RSI Buy signal.
Gainers vs Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWBBL | Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 810 | +88.00 | 12.19% | 3,932 |
| SHLB | Shrijanshil Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1482 | +61.00 | 4.29% | 240 |
| PURE | Pure Energy Limited | OTHERS | 927.6 | +37.70 | 4.24% | 19,261 |
| TVCL | Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 510 | +18.90 | 3.85% | 9,769 |
| H8020 | Himalayan 80-20 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 11.64 | +0.38 | 3.37% | 1,415 |
vs
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOWAD | Forward Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1127.9 | -172.10 | -13.24% | 64,768 |
| HBLPO | Himalayan Bank Ltd. Promoter | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 115 | -12.00 | -9.45% | 155,559 |
| ULHC | Upper Lohore Khola Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 518 | -52.00 | -9.12% | 41,031 |
| RBBD2088 | 7% RBBL Debenture 2088 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 1058 | -65.50 | -5.83% | 2 |
| MCHL | Menchhiyam Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 298 | -14.00 | -4.49% | 28,332 |
Conclusion
The market rose today driven by MICROFINANCE sector strength and buying in SWBBL. Positive breadth (1.11 A/D) suggests continuation.