NEPSE fell 12.37 points to 2742.11 on 2026-05-21 with 20 gainers vs 20 losers. BUNGAL led at +9.26%. Full closing report with top gainers, losers, turnover data and sector breakdown.
NEPSE Closing Report — 2026-05-21
NEPSE closed at 2742.11, down -12.37 points (-0.45%) from the previous close of 2754.48. The index traded between 2734.21 (low) and 2764.14 (high), opening at 2762.17.
Today's NEPSE trading session ended with 20 advancing stocks and 20 declining stocks. Sector Indices: Banking 1447.94 (-0.57%), Hydropower 3853.57 (-0.69%), Finance 2384.60 (-0.21%).
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUNGAL | Bungal Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 746 | +63.20 | 9.26% | 197,708 |
| SMFBS | Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1570 | +54.80 | 3.62% | 78 |
| BNL | Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 14387.1 | +419.00 | 3.00% | 10 |
| MLBSL | Mahila Lagubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1825 | +50.00 | 2.82% | 253 |
| CORBL | Corporate Development Bank Limited | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 2049.9 | +54.90 | 2.75% | 19,991 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULHC | Upper Lohore Khola Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 477.3 | -83.90 | -14.95% | 111,399 |
| JHAPA | Jhapa Energy Limited | OTHERS | 1405 | -124.00 | -8.11% | 52,638 |
| MHNL | Mountain Hydro Nepal Limited | HYDRO POWER | 270.4 | -21.60 | -7.40% | 29,335 |
| CITY | City Hotel Limited | HOTELS AND TOURISM | 374.9 | -14.80 | -3.80% | 157,877 |
| SAGAR | Sagar Distillery Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1675 | -58.00 | -3.35% | 9,578 |
Top 5 by Turnover
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKJCL | Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 375 | +6.10 | 1.65% | 480,462 |
| RIDI | Ridi Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 357 | +2.90 | 0.82% | 424,901 |
| BUNGAL | Bungal Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 746 | +63.20 | 9.26% | 197,708 |
| NRN | NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited | INVESTMENT | 1375 | +5.00 | 0.36% | 98,793 |
| FMDBL | First Micro Finance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 792 | -12.00 | -1.49% | 150,059 |
Market Breadth
- Advancing: 20 stocks
- Declining: 20 stocks
- A/D Ratio: 1.00 (neutral)
- Top Gainer: BUNGAL (+9.26%)
- Top Loser: ULHC (-14.95%)
- Volume Leader: AKJCL (480,462 shares)
Sector Performance
Strongest sector: MICROFINANCE with 6 gaining stocks. Weakest: HYDRO POWER with 9 declining stocks.
Conclusion
Today's session showed neutral breadth. MICROFINANCE led the gains while HYDRO POWER faced selling pressure. Volume was concentrated in AKJCL and RIDI.