Complete NEPSE analysis for 2026-08-18: Index 2622.48 (-19.34 pts, -0.73%). 20 up, 20 down. RSI 0 Buy. MACD 0% positive (market-wide). Tomorrow: cautious.
NEPSE Full Analysis — 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.
Sector Indices: Banking 1443.05 (-0.59%), Hydropower 3710.41 (-0.92%), Finance 2338.62 (-0.38%).
Market Overview
- Advancing: 20 | Declining: 20 | A/D: 1.00
- Top Gainer: SAPIL (+14.99%)
- Top Loser: SMJC (-10.63%)
- Volume Leader: SOHL (553,373)
Top 10 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 |
| KBSH | Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 942.8 | +22.70 | 2.47% | 8,785 |
| SMFBS | Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1457 | +34.90 | 2.45% | 543 |
| UMHL | United Modi Hydropower Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 602.5 | +13.70 | 2.33% | 280,487 |
| SABBL | Salapa Bikas Bank Limited | DEVELOPMENT BANKS | 946 | +21.10 | 2.28% | 23,648 |
| RLEL | Ridge Line Energy Limited | HYDRO POWER | 920 | +20.30 | 2.26% | 23,257 |
Top 10 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 |
| SMB | Support Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. | MICROFINANCE | 1722.9 | -78.10 | -4.34% | 2,754 |
| AVYAN | Aviyan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1023.5 | -45.50 | -4.26% | 5,769 |
| RSML | Reliance Spinning Mills Limited | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | 2725 | -116.60 | -4.10% | 60,363 |
| APHL | Appolo Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 750.5 | -31.50 | -4.03% | 26,653 |
| BGWT | Bhagawati Hydropower Development Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 500 | -19.00 | -3.66% | 3,407 |
Top 10 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 |
| AKJCL | Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 349.1 | -6.40 | -1.80% | 355,959 |
| CFCL | Central Finance Co. Ltd. | FINANCE | 595 | -15.00 | -2.46% | 158,580 |
| SGHL | Sanigad Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 532 | -5.60 | -1.04% | 156,945 |
| TAMOR | Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 455 | -14.00 | -2.99% | 171,974 |
| BHCL | Bikash Hydropower Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 560.9 | +6.90 | 1.25% | 126,207 |
Technical Snapshot
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI Buy Signals | 0 |
| MACD Bullish Crosses | 0 |
| MACD Above Zero | 0/0 |
| Bullish Divergence | 0 |
| Bearish Divergence | 0 |
| Volume Confirmed | 0 |
Sector Performance
| Status | Count | Avg Score | Min | Max |
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Tomorrow Outlook
NEUTRAL — Negative breadth suggests caution. Watch SMJC support at Rs. 426.8 — a hold above this level would be constructive.
Stocks to watch:. Volume watchlist: SOHL, KKHC, RSML.