NEPSE 2026-09-16: index 2,612.42 (-21.20 pts, -0.80%). Turnover Rs 5.39 billion on 55,831 transactions; HDHPC led by value. Breadth 43 up, 224 down.
NEPSE Today Update — 2026-09-16
At the close NEPSE stood at 2,612.42, a move of -21.20 points (-0.80%) on the day from 2,633.62. The session opened at 2,635.31, printed a high of 2,639.41 and a low of 2,604.04.
Investor Sentiment
Sentiment, measured by breadth rather than opinion, was firmly negative: 15.41% of traded equities advanced (43 up, 224 down, 12 flat). Within the top-20 lists, 0 gainers rose 10% or more and 0 losers fell 10% or more. Turnover of Rs 5.39 billion on 55,831 transactions is the participation number to hold that against (the index chart's traded-value series ran +29.35% versus its 20-session average).
Top 5 by Volume
Volume leaders for the session:
| Symbol | Company | Sector | Shares | LTP | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDHPC | Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited | Hydro Power | 1,663,890 | 228.00 | +5.31% |
| LEC | Liberty Energy Company Limited | Hydro Power | 580,098 | 250.00 | -2.65% |
| SSHL | Shiva Shree Hydropower Ltd | Hydro Power | 561,763 | 212.00 | +1.53% |
| KBL | Kumari Bank Limited | Commercial Banks | 398,524 | 218.00 | -1.62% |
| LSL | Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited | Commercial Banks | 313,812 | 232.50 | -1.61% |
Top 5 by Transactions
Scrips with the most executed contracts on the floorsheet:
| Symbol | Company | Transactions | LTP | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDHPC | Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited | 3,316 | 228.00 | +5.31% |
| SSHL | Shiva Shree Hydropower Ltd | 1,398 | 212.00 | +1.53% |
| MEPDL | Mount Everest Power Development Limited | 1,390 | 703.00 | +4.38% |
| SOHL | Solu Hydropower Limited | 1,029 | 653.00 | -0.15% |
| SGHL | Sanigad Hydro Limited | 1,015 | 497.00 | -2.22% |
Key Movers
The strongest closes were NABBC +6.37% to 745.00, HDHPC +5.31% to 228.00, MEPDL +4.38% to 703.00. The steepest falls came from RLEL -5.21% to 784.90, NWCL -4.96% to 590.10, SMFBS -4.58% to 1,375.00. HDHPC topped the volume table at 1,663,890 shares; by value HDHPC was first with Rs 37.96 crore.
Next Session Outlook
Rule-based read for the next session: NEUTRAL — the index closed lower, decliners outnumbered advancers, the close is above the 20-day average and the MACD histogram is positive. The reference levels are resistance at the 2,656.54 swing high (2026-08-13) and below, the swing low at 2,602.39 (2026-07-01). Treat this as a summary of what the tape shows, not as advice.