NEPSE Market Update: Index Rises 2.31 Points to Close at 2,574 with Improved Turnover
8th October 2026, Kathmandu
Stay updated on the latest NEPSE market movement as the benchmark index edges up 2.31 points to close at 2,574. Discover today’s total turnover of NPR 3.93 billion, sector-wise performances, top gainers, and most active stocks on the Nepal Stock Exchange.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a modest upward tick, with the benchmark index rising by 2.31 points to settle at 2,574. Alongside the fractional gain in the index, market participation and liquidity demonstrated positive expansion during the trading session.
Market Summary & Turnover Growth
Market breadth showcased a balanced tussle between buyers and sellers as total turnover saw a notable uptick.
NEPSE Index: 2,574 (+2.31 points)
Total Turnover: NPR 3.93 billion (up from NPR 3.74 billion in the previous session)
Market Breadth: 140 companies advanced, 127 declined, and 11 remained unchanged.
The growth in total transaction volume indicates steady investor engagement, keeping market momentum alive despite fractional index shifts.
Sector Performance: Banking Sector Leads the Recovery
The day’s positive turnaround was heavily supported by heavyweight sectors, spearheaded by the Banking sector, which rose by 0.19%.
Additional sectors posting green numbers included:
Manufacturing & Processing: +0.73%
Trading: +0.43%
Life Insurance: +0.29%
Hydropower: +0.18%
Non-Life Insurance: +0.17%
Investment: +0.15%
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Development Bank: +0.06%
On the flip side, mild corrections were observed in segments like Others (-0.44%), Hotels & Tourism (-0.39%), Finance (-0.02%), and Microfinance (-0.02%).
Top Gainers and Losers
Individual stock movements highlighted strong buying interest in select micro-cap and hydro equities:
Top Gainers:
Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower (+15.00%)
Snow Rivers Limited (+6.40%)
Chhikhwa Hydropower (+5.15%)
National Hydropower (+3.94%)
Sonapur Minerals (+3.61%)
Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) (+3.00%)
Top Losers:
Ghalemdi Hydropower (-3.36%)
Mabilung Energy (-2.97%)
Most Active Stocks by Turnover
Market activity and heavy volume liquidity were heavily concentrated around Ghalemdi Hydropower, Himal Dolakha Hydropower, Peoples Hydropower, Sonapur Minerals, Himalayan Power Partner, Aankhu Khola Hydropower, National Hydropower, and Laxmi Sunrise Bank.
For more: NEPSE Market Index Rises 2.31 Points
