NEPSE Edges Up 4.66 Points to Settle Higher as Daily Turnover Crosses Rs 3.4 Arba

Sep 3, 2026
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Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index maintained a mild upward trajectory, edging up by 4.66 points (or +0.18%) to close higher in a session marked by steady institutional and retail participation.

Total market liquidity saw an expansion as daily turnover comfortably surpassed the Rs 3.4 Arba mark, supported by 12,163,763 shares changing hands across traded scripts. Market breadth leaned positively, with 145 advancing companies, 123 declining, and 10 remaining unchanged.

Sectorwise Performance Analysis

The sector-wise sub-indices show a broader bullish market sentiment, with 9 out of 13 sectors closing in positive territory. Gains were primarily driven by momentum in high-volatility.

Summary

Sub-Index	Current Level	Point Change	Change (%)	Performance Trend
Trading Index	3,241.67	+35.06	+1.09%	Top Outperformer — Strong momentum led overall sectoral gains.
Investment Index	94.99	+1.18	+1.26%	Strong Rally — Outpaced broader market index movement.
Manufacturing & Processing	10,479.15	+48.29	+0.46%	Steady Upside — Solid buying interest across cement and manufacturing scripts.
Microfinance Index	4,401.83	+11.85	+0.27%	Positive Traction — Recovered nicely with selective accumulation.
Banking Sub-Index	1,430.65	+3.49	+0.24%	Heavyweight Support — Maintained steady floor for the broader index.
Development Bank Index	5,434.72	+10.86	+0.20%	Moderate Gain — Sustained buyer participation in mid-cap banks.
Mutual Fund	19.55	+0.03	+0.17%	Mild Upside — Marginal gain across NAV-backed funds.
Hotels And Tourism Index	7,063.55	+6.51	+0.09%	Flat / Positive
Life Insurance	11,181.24	+9.04	+0.08%	Flat / Positive
Hydropower Index	3,496.87	-8.34	-0.23%	Mild Pullback
Non-Life Insurance	9,290.70	-26.15	-0.28%	Profit Booking
Finance Index	2,255.02	-7.81	-0.34%	Profit Booking
Others Index	1,795.01	-6.59	-0.36%	Top Decliner — Weighed down by large-cap profit-taking.

Key Sector Highlights

Trading & Investment Lead: The Trading Index (+1.09%) and Investment Index (+1.26%) recorded the highest percentage gains during the session, demonstrating strong capital inflows .
Heavyweight Banking Stability: The core Banking Sub-Index (+0.24%) gained +3.49 points alongside Development Banks (+0.20%), providing structural underlying strength to hold market levels positive.
Selected Profit Booking: Finance (-0.34%), Non-Life Insurance (-0.28%), and Hydropower (-0.23%) witnessed mild selling pressure as traders secured profits following recent upside moves.

Top Gainers

Symbol	Company Name	Close Price (NPR)	Point Change	% Change
WNLB	Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited	1,055.00	+85.00	+8.76%
CKHL	Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited	615.00	+48.50	+8.56%
ALBSL	Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd	1,190.00	+91.10	+8.29%
MKHC	Maya Khola Hydropower	269.60	+19.60	+7.84%
MEPDL	Mount Everest Power Development	660.00	+40.00	+6.45%

Top Losers

Symbol	Company Name	Close Price (NPR)	Point Change	% Change
PURE	Pure Energy Limited	662.00	-101.80	-13.33%
ANLB	Atmanirbhar Laghubitta	5,023.50	-326.50	-6.10%
CFCL	Central Finance Limited	598.40	-36.60	-5.76%
SMFBS	Swabhimaan Laghubitta	1,333.00	-61.00	-4.38%
SAGF	Sanima Growth Fund	9.63	-0.37	-3.70%

Turnover Leaders

Liquidity concentrated heavily in mega-cap insurance, hydropower and manufacturing scripts:

Symbol	Company Name	Turnover (NPR)	Last Traded Price (LTP)
RSML	Reliable Nepal Life Insurance	Rs 409,088,927.10	Rs 2,830.00
TAMOR	Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower	Rs 133,288,863.40	Rs 503.00
SOHL	Solu Hydropower Limited	Rs 128,695,495.80	Rs 650.50
SHIVM	Shivam Cements Limited	Rs 115,080,649.80	Rs 661.00
MEN	Mountain Energy Nepal	Rs 99,625,473.50	Rs 627.10

3. Technical Analysis & Market Outlook

Trend & Structure: NEPSE continues to form higher-low structures on the intraday base, hovering firmly & closed above EMA 20 (Hourly) . The index is consolidating within a bullish continuation following recent breakout attempts.
Key Resistance Levels: Immediate overhead resistance sits at the 2,550 – 2,560 range. A decisive breakout above 2,560 backed by expanding turnover above Rs 4 Arba will be necessary to open the psychological pathway toward 2,600 points.
Key Support Levels: Immediate intraday support is established near 2,525 – 2,530 points. A strong structural demand zone sits at 2,480 points, which serves as the key floor for short-term risk management.
Volume Analysis: The rise in turnover above Rs 3.4 Arba during a low-percentage point change (+0.18%) reflects healthy absorption of selling pressure, signaling sustained accumulation rather than distribution.

Declaimer : This market update and technical commentary are provided strictly for educational and reporting purposes and do not constitute financial or investment advice