NEPSE Index
The NEPSE index closed at 2598.89, down 4.82 points (-0.18%) as cautious investor sentiment persisted. Strong rallies in SINDU (+14.37%) and SPHL (+8.41%) helped offset losses in other sectors like SAGF (-3.78%) and CKHL (-3.60%). Increased trading volume and sector rotation towards development banks and hydropower stocks shaped today's market.
Scope: overall Nepal stock market
Summary
The NEPSE index continued its mild downward trend, slipping 4.82 points to 2598.89. Despite the overall dip, strong gains in key stocks like SINDU and SPHL provided some positive momentum amid mixed sector performance.
Today
NEPSE at 2598.89, down 4.82 (-0.18%). Top gainers: SINDU, SPHL, GHL. Top losers: SAGF, CKHL. Market showed cautious trading with notable rallies in development bank and hydropower stocks.
Context
Microfinance and life insurance sectors remain weak with minor declines, while mutual funds showed a small uptick (+0.25%). The market continues to reflect investor caution amid ongoing political uncertainties and awaited regulatory reforms. Notably, development bank stocks like SINDU surged significantly, possibly driven by increased trading volumes and positive sentiment.
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The NEPSE index closed at 2598.89, down 4.82 points (-0.18%) as cautious investor sentiment persisted. Strong rallies in SINDU (+14.37%) and SPHL (+8.41%) helped offset losses in other sectors like SAGF (-3.78%) and CKHL (-3.60%). Increased trading volume and sector rotation towards development banks and hydropower stocks shaped today's market.
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आजको बजारमा नेप्से ४.८२ अंकले घटेर २५९८.८९ मा बन्द भयो। सिंधु विकास बैंक र सिपिएचएलजस्ता स्टकले राम्रो बढोत्तरी देखाए पनि केही बैंक र अन्य क्षेत्रका स्टकहरु घटेका छन्। बजारमा अझै पनि सतर्कता छ र विकास बैंक र जलविद्युत क्षेत्रतर्फ लगानी सर्न थालेको देखिन्छ।
followups_en
["Why did SINDU jump 14% today?", "What's causing weakness in life insurance?", "How will NEPSE perform next week?"]
followups_ne
["सिंधु किन १४% बढ्यो?", "लाइफ इन्स्योरेन्स किन कमजोर छ?", "नेप्से अर्को हप्ता कस्तो होला?"]
- index value
- 2598.89
- last market date
- 2026-10-01
- scope
- overall market
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