On July 8, 2025, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened with slight positive momentum. The index fell to an intraday low of 2,663.15 before climbing to a high of 2,690.13. However, the market could not sustain the gains, fluctuated throughout the session, and ultimately closed slightly lower at 2,683.86.
The overall market sentiment remained negative. The total daily turnover dropped significantly to NPR 6.57 Arba, down from NPR 8.37 Arba on the previous trading day.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading day, a total of 15,027,372 shares had been traded through 56,276 transactions, covering 304 listed scripts. Among these, 133 companies recorded price gains, while 115 declined, and none remained unchanged. Despite the overall drop, investor participation remained active in select sectors.
Top Turnover Companies
Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) led the market in turnover with NPR 51.67 crore, though down from the previous day’s NPR 80.74 crore. Its share price decreased by 0.99%, closing at Rs. 1,309.20. Butwal Power Company Limited (BPCL) followed closely with NPR 41.69 crore, and Guardian Micro Life Insurance Limited (GMLI) came in third at NPR 41.39 crore.
Top Gainers
Butwal Power Company Limited (BPCL) was the top gainer of the day, rising by 8.21%. It was followed by People’s Hydropower Company Limited (PHCL) with a 5.96% gain, and River Falls Power Limited (RFPL), which increased by 4.69%.
Top Losers
Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL) was the biggest loser, falling by 5.08% to close at Rs. 350.65. ICFC Finance Limited Debenture 2083 (ICFCD83) dropped by 3.92%, while Bhugol Energy Development Company Limited (BEDC) also declined by 3.92%.
Top Transaction Companies
In terms of transaction count, Butwal Power Company Limited (BPCL) led the day with 1,767 trades, closing at Rs. 837.00. Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL) followed closely with 1,752 trades, and Sahas Urja Ltd. (SAHAS) recorded 1,411 trades, closing at Rs. 604.00.
Top Volume Leaders
Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited Promoter Share (LSLPO) topped the volume chart with 2,432,083 shares traded, closing at Rs. 100.00. It was followed by Butwal Power Company Ltd. (BPCL) with 511,773 shares at Rs. 837.00, and Ngadi Group Power Ltd. (NGPL) with 511,059 shares, closing at Rs. 389.90.
Sector-wise Performance
Out of all the sectors, seven closed in green, with the Finance Index showing the highest gain at +1.25%. On the other hand, the Others Index declined the most, falling by 0.77%. The mixed performance across sectors reflects cautious investor sentiment amid a declining market trend.
