NEPSE fell 19.34 points to 2622.48 on 2026-08-18 with 20 gainers vs 20 losers. SAPIL led at +14.99%. Full closing report with top gainers, losers, turnover data and sector breakdown.
NEPSE Closing Report — 2026-08-18
NEPSE closed at 2622.48, down -19.34 points (-0.73%) from the previous close of 2641.82. The index traded between 2616.17 (low) and 2646.86 (high), opening at 2644.41.
Today's NEPSE trading session ended with 20 advancing stocks and 20 declining stocks. Sector Indices: Banking 1443.05 (-0.59%), Hydropower 3710.41 (-0.92%), Finance 2338.62 (-0.38%).
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPIL | Sarvottam Paints Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 524.6 | +68.40 | 14.99% | 150 |
| MEPDL | Mount Everest Power Development Limited | HYDRO POWER | 603.2 | +78.60 | 14.98% | 970 |
| MEHL | Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 282.9 | +12.90 | 4.78% | 16,784 |
| MMKJL | Mathillo Mailun Khola Jalvidhyut Limited | HYDRO POWER | 455 | +16.00 | 3.64% | 3,634 |
| NLO | Nepal Lube Oil Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 277.4 | +8.00 | 2.97% | 62 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMJC | Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 429 | -51.00 | -10.63% | 32,969 |
| KKHC | Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 299.9 | -31.10 | -9.40% | 814,260 |
| SAPDBL | Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 730 | -52.00 | -6.65% | 89,946 |
| HATHY | Hathway Investment Nepal Limited | INVESTMENT | 618.9 | -33.70 | -5.16% | 34,935 |
| SAIL | Shreenagar Agritech Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1025 | -50.00 | -4.65% | 52,081 |
Top 5 by Turnover
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 687.8 | -21.20 | -2.99% | 553,373 |
| KKHC | Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 299.9 | -31.10 | -9.40% | 814,260 |
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 2725 | -116.60 | -4.10% | 60,363 |
| UMHL | United Modi Hydropower Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 602.5 | +13.70 | 2.33% | 280,487 |
| RIDI | Ridi Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 359.6 | -2.00 | -0.55% | 425,770 |
Market Breadth
- Advancing: 20 stocks
- Declining: 20 stocks
- A/D Ratio: 1.00 (neutral)
- Top Gainer: SAPIL (+14.99%)
- Top Loser: SMJC (-10.63%)
- Volume Leader: SOHL (553,373 shares)
Sector Performance
Strongest sector: HYDRO POWER with 9 gaining stocks. Weakest: HYDRO POWER with 11 declining stocks.
Conclusion
Today's session showed neutral breadth. HYDRO POWER led the gains while HYDRO POWER faced selling pressure. Volume was concentrated in SOHL and KKHC.