Kamal On July 2, 2025, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) began with a positive trend. The market dipped slightly to the day’s lowest at 2,663.40, but maintained an overall upward movement. It reached an intraday high of 2,696.09 and closed strong at 2,694.82.
With the market gaining momentum, the total turnover increased significantly to NPR 9.74 Arba, compared to NPR 7.03 Arba on the previous trading day.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading day, 30,182,341 shares were traded in 89,468 transactions, involving 89,468 scripts. Among these, 182 companies saw their prices rise, 65 declined, and 1 remained unchanged. The market sentiment remained strongly positive, supported by increased buying activity across most sectors.
Top Turnover
Among the top turnover companies, NRN Infrastructure and Development Ltd. led the market with a turnover of NPR 55.53 crore. Its share price increased by 4.21%, closing at Rs. 2,250.00. Sahas Urja Ltd. followed with a turnover of NPR 49.41 crore, and Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd. secured the third position with a turnover of NPR 35.01 crore.
Top Gainer
The top gainers of the day were Green Development Bank Ltd. (GRDBL) and Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. (KKHC), both gaining 9.99% and hitting the positive circuit. Nepal Insurance Co. Ltd. (NICL) also performed well, rising by 9.82% and closing at Rs. 643.30.
Top Loser
On the losing side, Universal Power Company Ltd. (UPCL) experienced the highest decline of the day, falling by 2.58% to close at Rs. 407.10. ICFC Finance Ltd. Debenture 2088 (ICFCD88) dropped by 2.13%, while Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (WNLB) decreased by 1.87%.
Top Transaction
Sahas Urja Limited recorded the highest number of transactions with 3,516 trades and closed at a last traded price of Rs. 3,516.00. It was followed by Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd., which recorded 2,141 transactions and closed at Rs. 1,113.00.
Top Volume
In terms of trading volume, NMB Sulav Investment Fund – 2 (NSIF2) led the market with 5,025,060 shares traded. Laxmi Sunrise Bank Ltd. Promoter Share (LSLPO) followed with 2,967,707 shares traded, closing at Rs. 100.00. Sanima Large Cap Fund (SLCF) came next, with a volume of 2,063,470 shares.
Sector-wise Performance
All sectors ended the trading day in the green. The Life Insurance sector recorded the highest growth, increasing by 2.83%. The Mutual Fund index saw the smallest gain, rising slightly by 0.06%. The broad-based sectoral growth reflects strong investor confidence and continued positive sentiment in the market.
