NEPSE fell 1.03 points today. HYDRO POWER sector buying (14 stocks) and IHL (+8.42%) couldn't prevent the decline. Here's the full breakdown of why the market went down.
Why Did NEPSE Stay Mixed Today?
NEPSE closed at 2730.91, down -1.03 points (-0.04%) from the previous close of 2731.94. The index traded between 2722.67 (low) and 2741.20 (high), opening at 2737.46.
Today's NEPSE session saw 20 stocks advance and 20 decline — a neutral day. Here's what drove the market.
Key Drivers
- Sector rotation: HYDRO POWER attracted buyers (14 stocks up) while HYDRO POWER faced selling (8 stocks down)
- Top mover impact: IHL surged +8.42% — HYDRO POWER sector leading
- Volume signal: SAHAS traded 127,066 shares — buying interest
- Technical backdrop: 0/20 stocks have MACD above zero — momentum fading
RSI Signals
Top RSI-rated stocks: SBL (RSI: 67.2, Buy), USHEC (RSI: 58.1, Buy), NABIL (RSI: 64.8, Buy), NMFBS (RSI: 63.2, Buy), SMH (RSI: 55.2, Buy). 19 stocks have RSI Buy signal.
Gainers vs Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHL | Ingwa Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 438 | +34.00 | 8.42% | 46,331 |
| BUNGAL | Bungal Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 627.1 | +37.30 | 6.32% | 76,742 |
| SMJC | Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 473 | +15.00 | 3.28% | 59,445 |
| UAIL | United Ajod Insurance Limited | NON LIFE INSURANCE | 455 | +13.10 | 2.96% | 8,586 |
| BHCL | Bikash Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 517.6 | +14.50 | 2.88% | 27,109 |
vs
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYPNL | SY Panel Nepal Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1474.9 | -55.10 | -3.60% | 47,710 |
| PCIL | Palpa Cement Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 811.9 | -27.90 | -3.32% | 65,056 |
| BGWT | Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 669 | -20.90 | -3.03% | 10,702 |
| BNL | Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 14742.1 | -455.90 | -3.00% | 10 |
| GMFBS | Ganapati Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1296 | -38.60 | -2.89% | 1,298 |
Conclusion
Mixed session with no clear direction. Sector rotation between HYDRO POWER (up) and HYDRO POWER (down) defined the day.