NEPSE fell 2.01 points to 2641.82 on 2026-08-17 with 20 gainers vs 20 losers. SAPIL led at +15.00%. Full closing report with top gainers, losers, turnover data and sector breakdown.
NEPSE Closing Report — 2026-08-17
NEPSE closed at 2641.82, down -2.01 points (-0.08%) from the previous close of 2643.83. The index traded between 2633.37 (low) and 2648.57 (high), opening at 2641.83.
Today's NEPSE trading session ended with 20 advancing stocks and 20 declining stocks. Sector Indices: Banking 1451.68 (-0.50%), Hydropower 3744.97 (+0.46%), Finance 2347.58 (-1.15%).
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPIL | Sarvottam Paints Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 456.2 | +59.50 | 15.00% | 160 |
| MEPDL | Mount Everest Power Development Limited | HYDRO POWER | 524.6 | +68.40 | 14.99% | 460 |
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 2841.6 | +285.60 | 11.17% | 523,651 |
| SMJC | Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 480 | +47.80 | 11.06% | 18,925 |
| BHCL | Bikash Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 565 | +42.90 | 8.22% | 219,396 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMDBL | First Micro Finance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 775 | -55.00 | -6.63% | 41,666 |
| MLBSL | Mahila Lagubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1195 | -84.00 | -6.57% | 9,186 |
| KKHC | Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 330 | -22.30 | -6.33% | 462,907 |
| CFCL | Central Finance Co. Ltd. | FINANCE | 610 | -29.00 | -4.54% | 141,158 |
| SKHL | Super Khudi Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 834.1 | -35.90 | -4.13% | 51,563 |
Top 5 by Turnover
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 2841.6 | +285.60 | 11.17% | 523,651 |
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 709 | +38.00 | 5.66% | 554,842 |
| RIDI | Ridi Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 361.6 | -6.30 | -1.71% | 450,230 |
| KKHC | Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 330 | -22.30 | -6.33% | 462,907 |
| BHCL | Bikash Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 565 | +42.90 | 8.22% | 219,396 |
Market Breadth
- Advancing: 20 stocks
- Declining: 20 stocks
- A/D Ratio: 1.00 (neutral)
- Top Gainer: SAPIL (+15.00%)
- Top Loser: FMDBL (-6.63%)
- Volume Leader: RSML (523,651 shares)
Sector Performance
Strongest sector: HYDRO POWER with 12 gaining stocks. Weakest: HYDRO POWER with 7 declining stocks.
Conclusion
Today's session showed neutral breadth. HYDRO POWER led the gains while HYDRO POWER faced selling pressure. Volume was concentrated in RSML and SOHL.