NEPSE Rises 31.54 Points to 2,695.60 as Commercial Bank Stocks Lead Market Rally

Nepal's stock market continued its upward momentum on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with both the NEPSE index and total trading turnover recording significant growth. Commercial bank stocks emerged as the major attraction for investors, contributing to the broad-based market rally.

The NEPSE index increased by 31.54 points, reaching 2,695.60 points. Meanwhile, total share transactions reached approximately Rs. 8.57 billion, indicating improved investor participation and market activity.

The positive performance followed Wednesday's gain of 33.29 points, when the market recorded a turnover of Rs. 7.45 billion.

Commercial Banks Become Investors' Top Choice

Commercial banks attracted considerable investor attention during Thursday's trading session.

The Commercial Bank Index advanced by 2.28%, making it one of the prominent contributors to the market's positive performance.

All 19 listed commercial banks recorded increases in their share prices, reflecting broad-based buying interest across the banking sector.

Three commercial banks also secured positions among the five companies with the highest trading turnover:

• Siddhartha Bank
• Laxmi Sunrise Bank
• Kumari Bank

The increased trading activity in banking stocks suggests that investors were actively positioning themselves in the commercial banking sector.

181 Companies Record Share Price Gains

Market breadth remained positive, with the majority of listed companies recording price increases.

Out of the companies traded during the session:

• 181 companies recorded share price gains.
• 91 companies experienced price declines.

Balefi Hydropower continued its positive circuit movement, extending its strong price performance for another trading session.

On the other hand, NRN Infrastructure and Development recorded the largest decline. Its share price dropped by 3.65%, equivalent to Rs. 52.90 per share.

NEPSE Turnover Increases to Rs. 8.57 Billion

Trading activity also strengthened alongside the increase in the NEPSE index.

The increase in turnover from Rs. 7.45 billion to Rs. 8.57 billion indicates stronger market participation compared with the previous trading session.

What Does the Latest NEPSE Rally Mean for Investors?

The latest market movement highlights renewed buying interest, particularly in commercial banking stocks.

The combination of rising index values, increasing turnover and a higher number of advancing companies provides a positive picture of overall market participation.

However, investors should avoid making investment decisions based solely on a single day's market performance.

Before purchasing shares, investors should consider:

1. Company fundamentals, including earnings per share (EPS) and net worth.
2. Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios and dividend history.
3. Technical indicators such as RSI, MACD and moving averages.
4. Trading volume and institutional buying or selling activities.
5. Support and resistance levels of individual stocks.
6. Overall market sentiment and sector performance.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only. Share market investments involve risk. Investors should conduct independent research before making investment decisions.