NEPSE rallied 8.78 points to 2712.86 on 2026-05-05 with 18 gainers vs 19 losers. ULHC led at +11.16%. Full closing report with top gainers, losers, turnover data and sector breakdown.
NEPSE Closing Report — 2026-05-05
NEPSE closed at 2712.86, up +8.78 points (+0.32%) from the previous close of 2704.08. The index traded between 2684.62 (low) and 2726.18 (high), opening at 2701.22.
Today's NEPSE trading session ended with 18 advancing stocks and 19 declining stocks. Sector Indices: Banking 1428.17 (+0.44%), Hydropower 3802.29 (+1.03%), Finance 2331.92 (-0.12%).
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULHC | Upper Lohore Khola Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 538 | +54.00 | 11.16% | 43,589 |
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 718.5 | +50.50 | 7.56% | 336,179 |
| DLBS | Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1354 | +89.00 | 7.04% | 1,346 |
| RBBD2088 | 7% RBBL Debenture 2088 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 1123.5 | +53.50 | 5.00% | 1 |
| JHAPA | Jhapa Energy Limited | OTHERS | 1770 | +81.00 | 4.80% | 34,283 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOWAD | Forward Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1143 | -117.40 | -9.31% | 37,404 |
| CORBL | Corporate Development Bank Limited | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 1986 | -112.00 | -5.34% | 10,856 |
| SKHL | Super Khudi Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 930 | -30.00 | -3.13% | 30,205 |
| RAWA | Rawa Energy Development Limited | HYDRO POWER | 582 | -18.00 | -3.00% | 890 |
| NICGF2 | NIC ASIA Growth Fund-2 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 9.3 | -0.27 | -2.82% | 400 |
Top 5 by Turnover
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 718.5 | +50.50 | 7.56% | 336,179 |
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 3750 | +30.00 | 0.81% | 33,951 |
| NHPC | National Hydro Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 282.3 | -0.70 | -0.25% | 404,132 |
| AKJCL | Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 352.9 | +1.90 | 0.54% | 229,903 |
| PCIL | Palpa Cement Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 897 | +9.00 | 1.01% | 87,957 |
Market Breadth
- Advancing: 18 stocks
- Declining: 19 stocks
- A/D Ratio: 0.95 (negative)
- Top Gainer: ULHC (+11.16%)
- Top Loser: FOWAD (-9.31%)
- Volume Leader: SOHL (336,179 shares)
Sector Performance
Strongest sector: HYDRO POWER with 8 gaining stocks. Weakest: COMMERCIAL BANKS with 7 declining stocks.
Conclusion
Today's session showed negative breadth. HYDRO POWER led the gains while COMMERCIAL BANKS faced selling pressure. Volume was concentrated in SOHL and RSML.