NEPSE rallied 16.38 points today. HYDRO POWER sector buying (16 stocks) and CREST (+14.81%) drove the gains. Here's the full breakdown of why the market went up.
Why Did NEPSE Stay Mixed Today?
NEPSE closed at 2758.49, up +16.38 points (+0.60%) from the previous close of 2742.11. The index traded between 2736.15 (low) and 2758.49 (high), opening at 2742.45.
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 (16 stocks up) while MICROFINANCE faced selling (6 stocks down)
- Top mover impact: CREST surged +14.81% — LIFE INSURANCE sector leading
- Volume signal: AKJCL traded 1,123,916 shares — buying interest
- Technical backdrop: 0/20 stocks have MACD above zero — momentum fading
RSI Signals
Top RSI-rated stocks: CHDC (RSI: 65.5, Buy), CIT (RSI: 61.4, Buy), CFCL (RSI: 60.2, Buy), CHCL (RSI: 64.5, Buy), CBBL (RSI: 62.1, Buy). 20 stocks have RSI Buy signal.
Gainers vs Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREST | Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited | LIFE INSURANCE | 1318 | +170.00 | 14.81% | 10,839 |
| MABEL | Mabilung Energy Limited | HYDRO POWER | 760 | +65.00 | 9.35% | 95,959 |
| BUNGAL | Bungal Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 800 | +54.00 | 7.24% | 145,025 |
| AKJCL | Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 402 | +27.00 | 7.20% | 1,123,916 |
| SKHL | Super Khudi Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 950 | +60.00 | 6.74% | 45,803 |
vs
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBCLPO | RBCLPO | OTHER | 11800 | -336.40 | -2.77% | 30 |
| SMFBS | Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1535 | -35.00 | -2.23% | 151 |
| MKJC | Mailung Khola Jal Vidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 490 | -10.50 | -2.10% | 14,216 |
| NMIC | Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited | NON LIFE INSURANCE | 1025 | -15.00 | -1.44% | 3,986 |
| MLBSL | Mahila Lagubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1800 | -25.00 | -1.37% | 210 |
Conclusion
Mixed session with no clear direction. Sector rotation between HYDRO POWER (up) and MICROFINANCE (down) defined the day.