Complete NEPSE analysis for 2026-05-18: Index 2730.91 (-1.03 pts, -0.04%). 20 up, 20 down. RSI 19 Buy. MACD 0% positive (market-wide). Tomorrow: cautious.
NEPSE Full Analysis — 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.
Sector Indices: Banking 1447.16 (+0.15%), Hydropower 3827.39 (+0.17%), Finance 2354.66 (-0.02%).
Market Overview
- Advancing: 20 | Declining: 20 | A/D: 1.00
- Top Gainer: IHL (+8.42%)
- Top Loser: SYPNL (-3.60%)
- Volume Leader: SAHAS (127,066)
Top 10 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 |
| CKHL | Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 664 | +18.00 | 2.79% | 1,540 |
| KBSH | Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 1579 | +40.00 | 2.60% | 50 |
| DHEL | Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited | HYDRO POWER | 603.2 | +15.20 | 2.59% | 23,069 |
| MKHC | Maya Khola Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 323 | +7.00 | 2.22% | 11,656 |
| H8020 | Himalayan 80-20 | COMMERCIAL BANKS | 11.9 | +0.24 | 2.06% | 1,990 |
Top 10 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 |
| DLBS | Dhaulagiri Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1280 | -35.00 | -2.66% | 475 |
| RBCL | Rastriya Beema Company Limited | NON LIFE INSURANCE | 15000 | -400.00 | -2.60% | 85 |
| TSHL | Three Star Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 584 | -15.00 | -2.50% | 1,059 |
| BNT | Bottlers Nepal (Terai) Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 11750.1 | -298.80 | -2.48% | 10 |
| UNHPL | Union Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 444 | -11.00 | -2.42% | 68,771 |
Top 10 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 |
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 685 | -6.70 | -0.97% | 84,454 |
| BPCL | Butwal Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 709 | +13.10 | 1.88% | 76,071 |
| JBBL | Jyoti Bikas Bank Limited | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 357.6 | +3.50 | 0.99% | 149,143 |
| PCIL | Palpa Cement Industries Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 811.9 | -27.90 | -3.32% | 65,056 |
| NHPC | National Hydro Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 281 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 187,372 |
Technical Snapshot
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI Buy Signals | 19 |
| MACD Bullish Crosses | 0 |
| MACD Above Zero | 0/20 (0%) |
| Bullish Divergence | 0 |
| Bearish Divergence | 1 |
| Volume Confirmed | 0 |
Sector Performance
| Status | Count | Avg Score | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullish | 20 | 85.0 | 85 | 85 |
| Improving | 182 | 65.0 | 65 | 65 |
| Weakening | 10 | 45.0 | 45 | 45 |
| Bearish | 57 | 25.0 | 25 | 25 |
Tomorrow Outlook
NEUTRAL — Negative breadth suggests caution. Watch SYPNL support at Rs. 1467 — a hold above this level would be constructive.
Stocks to watch: SBL (RSI: Buy), USHEC (RSI: Buy), NABIL (RSI: Buy). Volume watchlist: SAHAS, RSML, SYPNL.