NEPSE Index Drops 16.47 Points: Market Clashes with Festive Selling Pressure and Low Liquidity
28th September 2026, Kathmandu
The downward trend in the Nepalese share market continued as the benchmark NEPSE index registered a double-digit loss. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the index fell by 16.47 points to close at 2,613.33 points. With the broader market turning red, investors across most sectors faced notable portfolio contractions.
Market Summary At a Glance
Closing Index: 2,613.33 (-16.47 points)
Total Turnover: Rs 5.38 billion
Total Shares Traded: 13,178,000 units across 357 companies
Market Sentiment: Bearish / Red (50 companies advanced, 223 declined, 6 remained unchanged)
Sectoral Performance and Volume Leaders
Barring the Trading sub-index, which managed to stay afloat, all other sectoral sub-indices closed in negative territory, reflecting widespread selling pressure.
Top Turnover Stocks: Himalayan Distillery led the market volume with heavy transactions worth Rs 358.2 million, followed by Shivam Cements at Rs 297.8 million, and Hathway Investment with transactions exceeding Rs 199.8 million.
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Top Gainers: Unitholders of Laxmi Sunrise Debenture topped the gainers’ chart with a solid 15% return.
Top Losers: Hathway Investment faced the heaviest blow of the session, plunging by 10.58%.
Why is the Nepali Share Market Falling? Expert Analysis
Despite continuous policy reform initiatives from the government and financial regulators, the secondary market has struggled to pick up sustained momentum. Financial analysts attribute the ongoing market sluggishness to a combination of seasonal and psychological factors:
Festive Liquidity Pressures: With major festivals like Dashain fast approaching, individual and retail investors are offloading portions of their equity holdings to manage short-term cash requirements for holiday expenses.
Weakened Investor Psychology: Continuous market corrections have dampened retail sentiment, causing hesitation among buyers despite attractive valuations.
Cautious High-Net-Worth Investors: Institutional and large-scale investors are adopting a wait-and-see stance. Ongoing inquiries and strict compliance policies surrounding the source of investment have made major players reluctant to inject large chunks of capital into the floor.
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