Five companies hit 10% upper circuit as NEPSE slips; Turnover crosses Rs 16 billion

January 26, 2026, 03:49:27 PM |

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s secondary market closed slightly lower on Monday, the second trading day of the week, even as five companies posted the maximum allowable 10 percent price gain and overall turnover remained strong at over Rs 16 billion.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 3 points to settle at 2,769 points, reflecting mild profit-booking pressure despite active trading across hydropower, finance, and tourism-linked stocks.

According to NEPSE data, share prices of 88 companies advanced, while 165 declined and 7 remained unchanged during the session, indicating a broadly negative breadth despite pockets of strong momentum.

A total of 332 companies were traded, with nearly 30 million shares changing hands. The day’s total turnover reached approximately Rs 16.35 billion, signaling sustained investor participation in Nepal’s capital market.

Himalayan Power Partner led the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs 650 million. It was followed by Ankhu Khola Hydropower with Rs 560 million, Manjushree Finance with Rs 520 million, SY Panel with Rs 500 million, and Bandipur Cable Car with Rs 400 million in traded value.

Five companies hit the positive circuit limit during the session. Share prices of SY Panel, Himstar Urja, Sanvi Energy, Saptakoshi Development, and Mountain Hydro surged by 10 percent each, reflecting strong buying interest in select energy and development-related stocks.

Sector-wise, performance remained mixed. Out of 13 sub-indices, four posted gains while nine declined. The Hotel and Tourism sub-index recorded the highest growth, rising 1.67 percent, suggesting renewed investor interest in tourism-related stocks. The Hydropower, Manufacturing & Processing, and Mutual Fund sub-indices also posted modest gains.

Despite the marginal fall in the benchmark index, the high turnover and multiple circuit-level gains indicate that liquidity and speculative activity remain active in Nepal’s equity market.

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Monday January 26, 2026, 03:49:27 PM |