NEPSE 2026-10-16: index 2,634.17 (+8.24 pts, +0.31%). Turnover Rs 4.88 billion on 39,295 transactions; GHL led by value. Breadth 174 up, 91 down.
NEPSE Today Update — 2026-10-16
At the close NEPSE stood at 2,634.17, a move of +8.24 points (+0.31%) on the day from 2,625.93. The session opened at 2,626.41, printed a high of 2,638.42 and a low of 2,622.78.
Investor Sentiment
Sentiment, measured by breadth rather than opinion, was leaning positive: 62.82% of traded equities advanced (174 up, 91 down, 12 flat). Within the top-20 lists, 2 gainers rose 10% or more and 0 losers fell 10% or more. Turnover of Rs 4.88 billion on 39,295 transactions is the participation number to hold that against (the index chart's traded-value series ran +2.24% versus its 20-session average).
Top 5 by Volume
Volume leaders for the session:
| Symbol | Company | Sector | Shares | LTP | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIMB | Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited | Commercial Banks | 894,286 | 206.20 | +3.36% |
| KBL | Kumari Bank Limited | Commercial Banks | 727,272 | 238.40 | +0.17% |
| GHL | Ghalemdi Hydro Limited | Hydro Power | 666,863 | 310.90 | +2.27% |
| BHL | Balephi Hydropower Limited | Hydro Power | 517,973 | 225.70 | +0.53% |
| API | Api Power Company Ltd. | Hydro Power | 443,463 | 345.00 | +0.58% |
Top 5 by Transactions
Scrips with the most executed contracts on the floorsheet:
| Symbol | Company | Transactions | LTP | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIMB | Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited | 1,307 | 206.20 | +3.36% |
| BHL | Balephi Hydropower Limited | 1,122 | 225.70 | +0.53% |
| KBL | Kumari Bank Limited | 950 | 238.40 | +0.17% |
| GHL | Ghalemdi Hydro Limited | 902 | 310.90 | +2.27% |
| GVL | Green Ventures Limited | 849 | 548.30 | +1.73% |
Key Movers
Leading the gainers were CKHL +14.82% to 581.00, BENH +12.46% to 353.00, SPL +8.58% to 620.00. The weakest were HEI -4.98% to 439.00, NRIC -3.16% to 765.00, MFIL -3.00% to 776.00. NIMB was the most traded scrip with 894,286 shares, and GHL led turnover with Rs 20.49 crore.
Next Session Outlook
Rule-based read for the next session: POSITIVE — the index closed higher, advancers outnumbered decliners, the close is above the 20-day average and the MACD histogram is positive. The reference levels are overhead, the swing high at 2,656.54 (2026-08-13) and below, the swing low at 2,629.22 (2026-08-12). It reflects the closing numbers only; it is not investment advice.