NEPSE rallied 2.67 points today. NON LIFE INSURANCE sector buying (11 stocks) and KHPL (+14.99%) drove the gains. Here's the full breakdown of why the market went up.
Why Did NEPSE Stay Mixed Today?
NEPSE closed at 2780.25, up +2.67 points (+0.10%) from the previous close of 2777.58. The index traded between 2768.82 (low) and 2799.15 (high), opening at 2780.21.
Today's NEPSE session saw 20 stocks advance and 20 decline — a neutral day. Here's what drove the market.
Key Drivers
- Sector rotation: NON LIFE INSURANCE attracted buyers (11 stocks up) while MICROFINANCE faced selling (6 stocks down)
- Top mover impact: KHPL surged +14.99% — HYDRO POWER sector leading
- Volume signal: AKJCL traded 988,677 shares — buying interest
- Technical backdrop: 0/20 stocks have MACD above zero — momentum fading
RSI Signals
Top RSI-rated stocks: DHPL (RSI: 60.3, Buy), EBL (RSI: 58.9, Buy), CLI (RSI: 64.9, Buy), DHEL (RSI: 62.7, Buy), BNHC (RSI: 55.5, Buy). 20 stocks have RSI Buy signal.
Gainers vs Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHPL | Kalinchock Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 572.9 | +74.70 | 14.99% | 200 |
| VLBS | Vijaya laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. | MICROFINANCE | 747 | +60.00 | 8.73% | 11,054 |
| SPHL | Sayapatri Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 619.7 | +40.80 | 7.05% | 94,653 |
| NICL | Nepal Insurance Co. Ltd. | NON LIFE INSURANCE | 559.1 | +32.50 | 6.17% | 274,336 |
| NLG | NLG Insurance Company Ltd. | NON LIFE INSURANCE | 650 | +36.00 | 5.86% | 87,258 |
vs
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRIC | Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited | OTHERS | 1087.1 | -59.40 | -5.18% | 195,104 |
| CFCL | Central Finance Co. Ltd. | FINANCE | 585.9 | -21.10 | -3.48% | 109,945 |
| HRL | Himalayan Reinsurance Limited | OTHERS | 669.5 | -23.50 | -3.39% | 138,255 |
| TVCL | Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 513 | -18.00 | -3.39% | 11,258 |
| LLBS | Laxmi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. | MICROFINANCE | 932.1 | -26.90 | -2.81% | 10 |
Conclusion
Mixed session with no clear direction. Sector rotation between NON LIFE INSURANCE (up) and MICROFINANCE (down) defined the day.