Kamal On August 13, 2025, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened on a positive note and climbed to the day’s high of 2,813.57 points around midday. However, the market could not sustain the momentum and gradually declined, closing at 2,785.74, down by 10.50 points or 0.37%. Investor sentiment leaned negative due to selling pressure. The daily turnover stood at NPR 6.16 Arba, lower than the NPR 6.91 Arba recorded in the previous session.
Market Summary
By the close of trading, a total of 15,847,873 shares were exchanged through 70,099 transactions involving 321 listed companies. Out of these, 89 companies gained, 159 declined, and 1 remained unchanged, reflecting market-wide volatility despite good liquidity.
Top Turnover Companies
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) led the turnover chart with NPR 34.11 crore, closing at Rs. 205.00, down 2.19%. United Modi Hydropower Ltd. (UMHL) followed with NPR 27.47 crore, ending the day at Rs. 605.00, flat compared to the previous close. Shivam Cements Ltd. (SHIVM) secured third place with NPR 24.01 crore in turnover, closing at Rs. 633.60 after a slight dip of 0.13%.
Top Gainers
Maya Khola Hydropower Company Limited (MKHC) was the biggest gainer, rising 5.74% to close at Rs. 461.13. Sanima Large Cap Fund (SLCF) came second, up 4.32% to Rs. 11.11.
Top Losers
10.25% KBL Debenture 2086 (KBLD86) saw the steepest drop, falling 9.48% to Rs. 1,117.00. Sikles Hydropower Limited (SIKLES) also faced a sharp decline, losing 7.22% to close at Rs. 957.96.
Top Transaction Companies
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) had the highest number of trades with 4,140 transactions, closing at Rs. 205.00. Trade Tower Limited (TTL) followed with 2,451 transactions, closing at Rs. 966.00. United Modi Hydropower Ltd. (UMHL) came third with 1,622 trades, ending at Rs. 605.00.
Top Volume Leaders
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) also led in volume, with 1,667,514 shares traded, closing at Rs. 205.00. RBB Mutual Fund 1 (RMF1) followed with 542,113 shares, ending at Rs. 10.22. Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) ranked third with 536,750 shares traded, closing at Rs. 251.00.
Sector-wise Performance
Out of all listed sectors, four closed in green, with the Development Bank Index gaining the most at 0.35%. The Trading Index saw the largest decline, dropping 1.50%.
