NEPSE fell 21.15 points today. HYDRO POWER sector buying (9 stocks) and ECL (+15.00%) 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 2663.18, down -21.15 points (-0.79%) from the previous close of 2684.33. The index traded between 2659.80 (low) and 2687.17 (high), opening at 2685.41.
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 (9 stocks up) while HYDRO POWER faced selling (8 stocks down)
- Top mover impact: ECL surged +15.00% — MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING sector leading
- Volume signal: KKHC traded 1,321,921 shares — buying interest
- Technical backdrop: 0/0 stocks have MACD above zero — momentum fading
RSI Signals
Top RSI-rated stocks:. No stocks currently showing RSI Buy signal — market is in Hold/Avoid territory.
Gainers vs Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECL | Everest Colour Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1731.4 | +225.80 | 15.00% | 16,900 |
| KKHC | Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 315.9 | +28.90 | 10.07% | 1,321,921 |
| JOSHI | Joshi Hydropower Development Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 300 | +15.00 | 5.26% | 224,868 |
| CHL | Chhyangdi Hydropower Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 277.8 | +11.80 | 4.44% | 72,886 |
| MLBSL | Mahila Lagubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1680 | +65.00 | 4.02% | 457 |
vs
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPDBL | Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 831.1 | -128.90 | -13.43% | 23,862 |
| SIPD | Shikhar power Development Limited | HYDRO POWER | 660 | -37.00 | -5.31% | 10,170 |
| CORBL | Corporate Development Bank Limited | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 1070.5 | -44.50 | -3.99% | 41,705 |
| SAIL | Shreenagar Agritech Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1101 | -43.40 | -3.79% | 53,622 |
| SLBSL | Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1023 | -37.00 | -3.49% | 5,021 |
Conclusion
Mixed session with no clear direction. Sector rotation between HYDRO POWER (up) and HYDRO POWER (down) defined the day.