NEPSE fell 1.03 points to 2730.91 on 2026-05-18 with 20 gainers vs 20 losers. IHL led at +8.42%. Full closing report with top gainers, losers, turnover data and sector breakdown.
NEPSE Closing Report — 2026-05-18
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 trading session ended with 20 advancing stocks and 20 declining stocks. Sector Indices: Banking 1447.16 (+0.15%), Hydropower 3827.39 (+0.17%), Finance 2354.66 (-0.02%).
Top 5 Gainers
| 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 |
Top 5 Losers
| 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 |
Top 5 by Turnover
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAHAS | Sahas Urja Limited | HYDRO POWER | 667 | +5.00 | 0.76% | 127,066 |
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 3690.1 | -15.90 | -0.43% | 19,875 |
| SYPNL | SY Panel Nepal Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1474.9 | -55.10 | -3.60% | 47,710 |
| API | Api Power Company Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 349 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 176,371 |
| SHIVM | SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 676.8 | +2.80 | 0.42% | 85,713 |
Market Breadth
- Advancing: 20 stocks
- Declining: 20 stocks
- A/D Ratio: 1.00 (neutral)
- Top Gainer: IHL (+8.42%)
- Top Loser: SYPNL (-3.60%)
- Volume Leader: SAHAS (127,066 shares)
Sector Performance
Strongest sector: HYDRO POWER with 14 gaining stocks. Weakest: HYDRO POWER with 8 declining stocks.
Conclusion
Today's session showed neutral breadth. HYDRO POWER led the gains while HYDRO POWER faced selling pressure. Volume was concentrated in SAHAS and RSML.