Economy
NEPSE Posts Modest Weekly Gain Despite Weak Market Activity
By Ranjeet Yadav • 5/9/2026, 12:45:37 PM
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9 May Kathmandu Despite a decline in investor participation and lower trading volume, Nepal’s stock market ended the week with a marginal gain.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index went up by 6.93 points to 2,745.65 points during the trading week of May 4-8, a rise of 0.25 percent from the previous week. The Sensitive Index of Class ‘A’ companies also picked up a little.
📉 Trading volumes fall
The market was open for five trading days this week but overall turnover was sharply lower.
Weekly turnover came down to around Rs 17.12 billion, from over Rs 21.18 billion in the previous week. Average daily turnover also declined sharply, reflecting investor caution.
Market analysts say many investors are now looking for:
- The following national budget
- Policy statements new
- Better market entry opportunities
They also mention that the selling pressure appears to be slowly easing.
📊 Mixed Sector Performance
Sector Indices:
The “Others” sector had the highest gain
- Mutual funds and financial sectors also showed positive growth
However:
- Development banks
- Industries manufacturing and processing
were the worst performing groups this week. Some sectors corrected after recent price gains as investors booked profits, analysts said.
⚡ Most Active and Top Gainers Stocks
This week:
- Jhapa Energy Limited was the top performer
- Corporate Development Bank had its steepest decline
- Solu Hydropower Limited led in turnover value.
- National Hydro Power Company was the most traded stock by volume
💰 Market Cap Up
Investor wealth rose marginally as participation was weak and total market capitalisation increased by about Rs 11 billion during the week.
Experts say the market is in a cautious consolidation phase of Nepal’s stock market after recent volatility. NEPSE had seen sharp corrections and major ups and downs in sectors earlier this year.
📌 Summary
Although NEPSE has managed to post a minor gain this week, the falling turnover indicates that investors remain cautious with the economic uncertainty and policy expectations ahead.
Market watchers expect future movement to likely be driven by:
- Announcements regarding the budget
- Changes in interest rates
- Banks liquidity
- Investor sentiment on broader economy
Tags: NEPSE, Nepal Stock Market, Nepal Economy, Share Market Nepal, Hydropower Stocks
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