Fiscal Nepal
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index ended slightly lower on July 20, slipping by 2.87 points or 0.09% to close at 2,867.76, after a day of fluctuating momentum. Despite the decline in the benchmark index, the trading turnover surged, crossing a robust Rs. 21.46 billion, signaling active investor participation across major sectors.
Market Overview
Total Turnover: Rs. 21,464,994,133.02
Total Traded Shares: 51,658,385
Total Transactions: 178,176
Total Scrips Traded: 316
Despite the index’s red close, 105 stocks advanced, while 144 declined, and 0 remained unchanged, reflecting a mixed investor sentiment amid profit-booking pressure in the latter trading hours.
Top Gainers of the Day
Symbol Closing Price (Rs.) Point Change % Change USLB 2,075.80 +188.68 +10.00% SANWA 1,462.10 +132.91 +10.00% TTL 442.90 +40.26 +10.00% SSHL 290.00 +26.31 +9.97% BHDC 587.90 +50.49 +9.39%
These stocks hit the upper circuit or posted near double-digit gains, suggesting bullish activity in selective scrips—especially in microfinance, hydropower, and insurance sectors.
Top Turnover Stocks
High investor interest was seen in large-cap and actively traded stocks:
Symbol Turnover (Rs.) NRIC 985,552,889.70 BPCL 717,142,070.40 HRL 624,580,665.80 NGPL 499,656,200.30 SHPC 481,150,100.90
The dominance of insurance, petroleum, and hydropower stocks in turnover indicates targeted movement from institutional and retail investors.
Market Sentiment & Technical Perspective
The NEPSE index opened on a positive note but saw selling pressure intensify after mid-session, pushing the index downward in the last trading hours. This sharp intraday reversal suggests traders opted for profit booking after recent bullish sessions.
The slim decline is unlikely to dampen broader market sentiment, given the high liquidity and trading volumes, but technical analysts may watch the 2,850–2,870 support zone closely in upcoming sessions for cues on trend direction.
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