NEPSE Weekly Market Summary: Index Drops 1.75% in April 2026
27th April 2026, Kathmandu
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a bearish trend during the trading week ending April 26, 2026. After a period of relative volatility, the benchmark index concluded the week with a 1.75 percent loss.
NEPSE Weekly Market Summary
Despite the decline in the overall index, market activity remained robust, with total turnover reaching 29.38 Arba rupees. As investors navigated shifting economic indicators in Baisakh 2083, the market capitalization settled at approximately 47.56 Kharba rupees.
Weekly Market Highlights and Data Insights
The trading week saw significant volume, with over 6.58 crore unit shares changing hands across 502,679 transactions. Tuesday marked the week’s most challenging session, recording the highest intraday loss of 18.10 points, though it also saw a strong daily turnover of 5.77 Arba rupees.
Top Performers and Laggards:
Top Gainer: Palpa Cements Industries Limited (PCIL) led the market with an extraordinary surge of 101.08 percent, closing the week at 971.40 rupees.
Top Loser: Dolti Power Company Ltd (DOLTI) faced the sharpest decline, with its price dropping by 14.92 percent to settle at 382.00 rupees.
Most Traded Stock: Solu Hydropower Limited (SOHL) dominated the turnover charts, recording 1.48 Arba rupees in total trade value.
Sector Wise Performance Comparison
The bearish sentiment was felt across almost all sectors in April 2026. Out of the various sub-indices, only one sector managed to close in the green, while the rest faced moderate to significant corrections.
Sector Breakdown:
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Growth Sectors: The specific sector closing in the green showed resilience against the broader market downturn, providing a small hedge for diversified portfolios.
Impacted Sectors: Hydropower and Finance sectors saw notable volatility, as evidenced by high beta stocks like National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) and Solu Hydropower Limited (SOHL) maintaining betas above 2.40.
Broker Activity and Market Sentiment
Brokerage activity remained highly concentrated during this period. Naasa Securities Co. Ltd. (Broker No. 58) emerged as the most active participant on both sides of the market.
Buying Side: Naasa Securities purchased stocks worth 1.91 Arba rupees, focusing on top-tier commercial banks and selected hydropower companies.
Selling Side: The same firm also led the selling activity, offloading stocks worth 2.15 Arba rupees, contributing to the week’s high liquidity and turnover levels.
Digital Security and Financial Services Integration
As digital trading via the TMS and Mero Share platforms remains the primary mode of transaction in 2026, security awareness is paramount. Financial institutions like Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank have recently issued scam alerts, warning investors to protect their KYC details and OTPs from fraudulent social media links. For investors looking to fund their trading accounts, services like Global IME’s customized dashboard on the GlobalSmart Plus app allow for quick fund transfers and real-time market monitoring.
Additionally, for those looking to diversify their wealth beyond the stock market, several new opportunities are emerging in Baisakh 2083. Sanima Capital and Reliable Capital have both announced new mutual fund offerings, providing a professionally managed alternative for those cautious of direct equity exposure during market corrections.
Conclusion
The NEPSE’s 1.75 percent drop this week reflects a cautious stance among investors as they digest third-quarter financial reports and emerging monetary signals. While turnover remains healthy at 29.38 Arba, the concentration of gains in a few specific stocks like PCIL suggests a highly selective market environment. As we move further into the new year 2083, keeping a close eye on sector-wise rotations and broker movements will be key for retail participants.
For More: NEPSE Weekly Market Summary
