On August 27, 2025, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a strong bullish trend throughout the session. The index opened on a positive note and steadily increased, reaching an intraday high and ultimately closing at 2,819.10 points. This marked a significant rise of 53.01 points or 1.91%. Investor sentiment was largely positive, supported by active buying pressure across various sectors. The daily turnover also rose sharply to NPR 7.68 Arba, much higher than NPR 4.18 Arba recorded in the previous session, highlighting improved market participation.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading day, 14,986,142 shares were traded through 72,528 transactions across 321 listed companies. Out of these, 232 companies closed higher, 19 declined, and none remained unchanged. The session reflected broad-based gains and strong liquidity in the secondary market.
Top Turnover Companies
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) led the turnover rankings with NPR 65.42 crore, closing at Rs. 1,055.00, up by 4.35%. Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) followed with NPR 50.52 crore, closing flat at Rs. 1,731.00. Green Ventures Limited (GVL) secured the third spot with NPR 46.53 crore in turnover, closing at Rs. 578.00, gaining 7.44%.
Top Gainers
Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL) emerged as the top gainer, hitting the positive circuit with a 10.00% surge to Rs. 517.20. Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) came second, climbing 9.36% to Rs. 957.98.
Top Losers
The biggest losers of the day were debentures. 10.25% KBL Debenture 2086 (KBLD86) dropped by 5.79% to Rs. 1,106.00, while 10.25% Citizens Bank Debenture 2086 (CIZBD86) fell by 5.71% to Rs. 1,122.00.
Top Transaction Companies
Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) also led in transaction count with 4,616 trades, closing at Rs. 1,055.00. Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) followed with 2,293 transactions, closing at Rs. 1,731.00. Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) ranked third with 2,044 trades, ending at Rs. 1,440.00.
Top Volume Leaders
Green Ventures Limited (GVL) topped the volume chart with 846,623 shares changing hands, closing at Rs. 578.00. Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) came second with 629,062 shares traded, closing at Rs. 1,055.00. Singati Hydro Energy Limited (SHEL) ranked third with 472,277 shares, closing at Rs. 318.20.
Sector-wise Performance
All major sectors closed in green today. The Development Bank Index posted the highest gain, rising by 3.40%, while the Mutual Fund Index recorded the least increase at 0.47%. The overall sectoral performance reflected widespread optimism in the market.
