On July 10, 2025, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened with strong positive momentum and maintained an upward trajectory throughout the session. The index reached an intraday high of 2,742.77 before settling at 2,733.06 by market close, reflecting growing investor confidence and broad market participation.
Market sentiment remained firmly positive. The total daily turnover surged to NPR 9.68 Arba, significantly up from NPR 7.45 Arba in the previous session.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading day, 26,470,840 shares were exchanged through 88,615 transactions, covering 312 listed scripts. Among the traded companies, 161 closed higher, 87 declined, and none remained unchanged, indicating a strong bullish bias in market behavior.
Top Turnover Companies
NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) led in turnover with NPR 57.05 crore, though its share price dipped 0.72%, closing at Rs. 2,302.00. Butwal Power Company Ltd. (BPCL) followed with NPR 32.73 crore, gaining 1.49% to close at Rs. 846.30, while Sanima Bank Limited (SANIMA) ranked third with NPR 26.34 crore, closing at Rs. 358.00.
Top Gainers
Mai Khola Hydropower Limited (MKHL) was the top gainer of the day, jumping 8.15% to close at Rs. 884.15. It was followed by Mandu Hydropower Limited (MANDU) with a 6.76% rise to Rs. 931.78, and Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA), which climbed 6.57% to Rs. 881.34.
Top Losers
Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL) was the biggest loser, plunging 9.92% to Rs. 2,340.40. Rapti Hydro And General Construction Limited (RHGCL) fell 6.47%, ending at Rs. 357.68, and Sindhu Bikash Bank Ltd (SINDU) declined 4.39% to Rs. 882.74.
Top Transaction Companies
Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) led in transaction count with 2,160 trades, closing at Rs. 218.50. It was followed by Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) with 1,970 trades, and Sanima Bank Limited (SANIMA) with 1,861 trades.
Top Volume Leaders
NABIL Balanced Fund-2 (NBF2) topped the volume chart with 1,499,555 shares traded, closing at Rs. 10.15. Siddhartha Investment Growth Scheme 3 (SIGS3) followed with 1,074,500 shares at Rs. 10.35, and Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) recorded 833,972 shares, closing at Rs. 218.50.
Sector-wise Performance
Most sectors closed in the green, except for the Trading Index and the Hydropower Index, both of which declined by 0.53%. The Banking Sub-Index led the gains with a 3.02% rise, followed by the Microfinance Index, which climbed 1.46%. This mixed sectoral performance reflects a cautiously optimistic sentiment across the market.
