NEPSE fell 19.14 points to 2599.58 on 2026-08-24 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 — 2026-08-24
NEPSE closed at 2599.58, down -19.14 points (-0.73%) from the previous close of 2618.72. The index traded between 2593.31 (low) and 2620.13 (high), opening at 2618.61.
Today's NEPSE trading session ended with 20 advancing stocks and 20 declining stocks. Sector Indices: Banking 1437.66 (-0.68%), Hydropower 3681.44 (-1.19%), Finance 2300.07 (-0.80%).
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPIL | Sarvottam Paints Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 917.2 | +119.60 | 14.99% | 960 |
| DLBS | Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1150 | +123.00 | 11.98% | 3,008 |
| CYCL | CYC Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1600 | +134.00 | 9.14% | 28,021 |
| SPHL | Sayapatri Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 561 | +33.10 | 6.27% | 10,568 |
| KKHC | Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 278.9 | +9.00 | 3.33% | 168,038 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMHPL | Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 311.9 | -34.00 | -9.83% | 13,487 |
| WNLB | Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1169 | -111.00 | -8.67% | 3,860 |
| MEPDL | Mount Everest Power Development Limited | HYDRO POWER | 713.9 | -60.10 | -7.76% | 76,385 |
| ECL | Everest Colour Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 1330 | -70.10 | -5.01% | 23,235 |
| RHGCL | Rapti Hydro And General Construction Limited | HYDRO POWER | 254.9 | -13.10 | -4.89% | 13,324 |
Top 5 by Turnover
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 2728 | -47.00 | -1.69% | 46,283 |
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 678.9 | -7.10 | -1.03% | 175,007 |
| SAHAS | Sahas Urja Limited | HYDRO POWER | 684 | -11.00 | -1.58% | 154,981 |
| RIDI | Ridi Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 357 | -2.90 | -0.81% | 262,744 |
| EDBL | Excel Development Bank Ltd. | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 583 | +6.00 | 1.04% | 129,582 |
Market Breadth
- Advancing: 20 stocks
- Declining: 20 stocks
- A/D Ratio: 1.00 (neutral)
- Top Gainer: SAPIL (+14.99%)
- Top Loser: PMHPL (-9.83%)
- Volume Leader: RSML (46,283 shares)
Sector Performance
Strongest sector: HYDRO POWER with 7 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 RSML and SOHL.