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NEPSE Surges Over 4% This Week, Crossing 2700 Point

Kamal 1 week ago 0 26

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw a strong rally this week, increasing by 4.16% or 108 points, closing at 2703.96 points. This is the highest level since mid-April (Baisakh 7), a period during which the market had mostly stayed below the 2700 mark.

NEPSE Performance Over the Week

The market climbed on all five trading days:

Day Index Gain (in points)
Sunday 26.53
Monday 9.19
Tuesday 28.91
Wednesday 34.42
Thursday 9.14

Turnover Overview

Trading volume also increased steadily:

Day Turnover (in NPR)
Sunday 7.12 Billion
Monday 6.38 Billion
Tuesday 7.03 Billion
Wednesday 9.74 Billion
Thursday 9.64 Billion

Upcoming Monetary Policy in Focus

The upcoming monetary policy from Nepal Rastra Bank is also creating positive sentiment. The central bank is currently gathering suggestions, and expectations are high that the policy will favor the market.

Historically, Shrawan and Bhadra are known as favorable months for the stock market, which has encouraged both short- and long-term investors.

Top-Traded Companies This Week

The hydropower sector led the market in trading activity this week, with several companies recording high transaction volumes. Sahas Urja emerged as the top performer, not only in terms of transaction volume but also in the number of trades.

SN Top-Traded Companies by Transaction Volume Top-Traded Companies by Number of Trades
1 Sahas Urja – NPR 1.82 Billion Sahas Urja
2 NRN Infrastructure Saptakoshi Development Bank
3 Butwal Power Company Barun Hydropower
4 Radhi Power Ngadi Group
5 Saptakoshi Development Bank Union Hydropower
6 Ngadi Group Singati Hydro Energy
7 Sanima Mai Hydropower Balephi Hydropower
8 Union Hydropower Sindhu Development Bank
9 Barun Hydropower Butwal Power
10 Universal Power Sanima Mai Hydropower

Ongoing IPOs and Rights Offerings

Current Public Offerings (IPOs):

  • Bikash Hydropower Ltd. – Open for the general public until Ashar 22

  • HimStar Energy IPO – Opens on Ashar 27

Ongoing IPOs for Specific Groups:

  • Darmakhola Hydropower IPO – Open until Ashar 23 for locals and Nepalis working abroad

Rights Share Offerings:

Company Last Application Date
Chhyangdi Hydropower Ashar 27
Rapti Hydro & General Constr. Ashar 22
Tehrathum Power Shrawan 4

Global Markets Update

Major global indices also continued their upward trend:

Index Weekly Change 6-Month Performance
Dow Jones (USA) +3.04% +4.97%
S&P 500 (USA) +2.09%
Shanghai Composite (China) +1.43% +8.28%
Nikkei (Japan) -1.82% +1.28%
FTSE 100 (UK) -0.06% +6.59%
BSE Sensex (India) -0.72% +6.68%

Despite some short-term corrections, long-term growth across global markets continues to support investment sentiment worldwide.

Conclusion

With all sector indices rising, upcoming favorable monetary policy, and seasonal liquidity, the NEPSE index is well-positioned for continued growth. Investor confidence is on the rise, and IPO activities are also keeping the market dynamic.

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