NEPSE Weekly Market Summary: Index Slips 0.66% in a Shortened Trading Week Amid Sector Rotation
27th September 2026, Kathmandu
NEPSE market summary for Nepal’s stock exchange, covering index movements closing at 2,629.81, a total turnover of Rs. 18.85 Arba, technical analysis including RSI and moving averages, sector comparisons, major highlights, top gainers, and broker activities.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) wrapped up a truncated trading week on a cautious note. Due to a technical data issue on Monday and a public holiday on Friday for Indra Jatra, the market functioned for only three trading days.
Despite the limited window, investor participation remained active on a daily average basis, even as the benchmark index experienced a minor correction.
Market Rundown and Technical Analysis
Weekly Index Movements
Closing Index: 2,629.81 (Down 17.41 points or 0.66%)
Previous Week Close: 2,647.22
Weekly High / Low: Reached a peak of 2,671.04 and dipped to a low of 2,605.32, marking a volatility range of 65.72 points (significantly lower than the previous week’s 123-point swing).
Market Capitalization: Stood at Rs. 4,523.617 million (approx. Rs. 45.23 Kharba).
Momentum Indicators & Technical Outlook
RSI (Relative Strength Index): Registering at 54.70 on the daily timeframe, while the weekly chart prints a neutral 46.64.
MACD: The MACD line remains above zero with a reading of 3.55, though the signal line rests in the negative zone, pointing toward short-term consolidation.
Moving Averages: The NEPSE index stays positioned above both the 5-day and 20-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), keeping the broader underlying sentiment resilient.
Support & Resistance: Immediate support is pegged around the 2,570 mark, whereas the 2,750 zone serves as a heavy resistance ceiling.
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Turnover, Volume, and Market Insights
Transaction volumes naturally adjusted lower due to the shortened trading calendar, yet average daily liquidity held firm:
Total Turnover: Rs. 18.85 Arba
Shares Traded: Over 6.04 Crore units processed through 180,354 transactions.
Weekly Market Highlights & Leaders
Top Gainer: Nepal Lube Oil Limited (NLO) led the gainers’ chart, surging by 12.47% (Rs. 30.08) to close at Rs. 271.30.
Top Loser: Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL) saw a correction of 14.95%, settling at an LTP of Rs. 899.00.
Highest Turnover Stock: Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) dominated trading activity, registering a massive turnover of Rs. 96.07 Crores.
High Beta Scrips: Market volatility was most prominent in Mailung Khola Jal Vidhyut Company (MKJC), Sindhu Bikas Bank (SINDU), and Rasuwagadhi Hydropower (RHPL), recording monthly betas of 4.131, 3.61, and 3.553, respectively.
Broker Activity
Top Buying Broker: Naasa Securities Co. Ltd. (Broker No. 58) anchored heavy accumulation, buying stocks worth Rs. 1.93 Arba.
Top Selling Broker: Naasa Securities Co. Ltd. also led the sell-side distribution, offloading shares worth Rs. 1.30 Arba.
The minor pullback reflects a healthy consolidation phase rather than a structural reversal. With select manufacturing and commercial banking counters attracting steady capital rotation, market participants are closely monitoring volume sustenance above the 2,600 support threshold heading into the new week.
For more: NEPSE Weekly Market Summary Index
