Today's top stocks: CREST +14.81%, volume leader AKJCL (1,123,916 shares). Market sentiment: neutral. NEPSE at 2758.49 with 20 gainers. Full update with sentiment assessment.
NEPSE Update — 2026-05-22
NEPSE closed at 2758.49, up +16.38 points (+0.60%) from the previous close of 2742.11. The index traded between 2736.15 (low) and 2758.49 (high), opening at 2742.45.
Today's Top Stocks
Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREST | Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited | LIFE INSURANCE | 1318 | +170.00 | 14.81% | 10,839 |
| MABEL | Mabilung Energy Limited | HYDRO POWER | 760 | +65.00 | 9.35% | 95,959 |
| BUNGAL | Bungal Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 800 | +54.00 | 7.24% | 145,025 |
| AKJCL | Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 402 | +27.00 | 7.20% | 1,123,916 |
| SKHL | Super Khudi Hydropower Limited | HYDRO POWER | 950 | +60.00 | 6.74% | 45,803 |
Losers
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBCLPO | RBCLPO | OTHER | 11800 | -336.40 | -2.77% | 30 |
| SMFBS | Swabhimaan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1535 | -35.00 | -2.23% | 151 |
| MKJC | Mailung Khola Jal Vidhyut Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 490 | -10.50 | -2.10% | 14,216 |
| NMIC | Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited | NON LIFE INSURANCE | 1025 | -15.00 | -1.44% | 3,986 |
| MLBSL | Mahila Lagubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited | MICROFINANCE | 1800 | -25.00 | -1.37% | 210 |
Volume Leaders
| Symbol | Company | Sector | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKJCL | Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd | HYDRO POWER | 402 | +27.00 | 7.20% | 1,123,916 |
| RIDI | Ridi Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 366.7 | +9.70 | 2.72% | 672,478 |
| NHPC | National Hydro Power Company Limited | HYDRO POWER | 295 | +6.50 | 2.25% | 550,729 |
| API | Api Power Company Ltd. | HYDRO POWER | 357.2 | +2.80 | 0.79% | 450,813 |
| BUNGAL | Bungal Hydro Limited | HYDRO POWER | 800 | +54.00 | 7.24% | 145,025 |
Market Sentiment Assessment
- Breadth: 20 up vs 20 down — neutral (A/D: 1.00)
- RSI Mood: 20 Buy, 0 Hold — Optimistic
- MACD Mood: 0/20 above zero — Bearish
- Volume Mood: 10/10 turnover leaders gaining — Accumulation
Overall Sentiment: NEUTRAL
Based on breadth, RSI, MACD, and volume data, today's market sentiment is neutral — mixed signals across indicators.