NEPSE Yearly Performance Highlights: Climbs 24.74% in FY 2081/82, Ending at 2,794.78

On the last trading day of the fiscal year 2081/82, the NEPSE Index closed at 2,794.78, marking a gain of 34.61 points from the previous day's close. Throughout the fiscal year, the index demonstrated notable volatility, rebounding 562.95 points from a recent low of 2,231.83 to its closing value of 2,794.78. Despite this recovery, the NEPSE Index remains 12.62% below its all-time high, which was achieved on August 18, 2021.

Daily Summary First:

In today's trading session, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a gain, gaining 34.61 points (1.25%) to settle at 2,794.78. This follows a 34.46-point gain in the previous session.

The benchmark index opened at 2,759.58, touching an intraday high of 2,803.78, while the lowest point was 2,759.11. Total turnover for the day reached Rs. 14.03 Arba, with 43,111,416 shares traded across 330 companies through 99,505 transactions. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 46.56 Kharba, while the float market capitalization was recorded at Rs. 15.91 Kharba.

Butwal Power Company Limited (BPCL) topped the turnover chart, amounting to Rs. 61.8 Crores. The stock closed at Rs. 952.0.

Two companies led the gainers' list with a 10.0% gain each.

Meanwhile, Mai Khola Hydropower Limited (MKHL) recorded the steepest drop, falling 7.87%.

Among sectors, the Development Bank Index registered the highest gain, gaining 3.86%, while the Trading Index saw the highest loss at 0.18%.

In the fiscal year 2080/81, the index rose by 6.83%. The table below shows the Nepse Index closing levels for the last 25 years. 

NEPSE Statistics in the Fiscal Year 2080/81:

In the fiscal year, 2081/82, shares worth over Rs 21.24 Kharba were traded through 41,182,829 transactions. The total number of traded shares in the fiscal year reached an impressive 4,844,878,108. During this period, NEPSE's market capitalization stood at Rs. 4.65 Million whereas floated market capitalization amounted to Rs. 1.59 Million. 

Indices and Sub-Indices Review:

The NEPSE index increased by 24.74% compared to the data at the start of the fiscal year.

Top Stocks by Turnover:

Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) had the highest turnover in the fiscal year 2081/82, which is closely trailed by NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN).

Top Stocks by Number of Transactions:

Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) is the top company based on the number of transactions for FY 2081/82.

Top Stocks by Volume:

Top Gainers:

Guardian Micro Life Insurance Limited (GMLI) is the top gainer this fiscal year. GMLI closed at Rs. 2,194.29 with Rs. 1,893.29 (629%) increment.

Top Losers:

Sana Kisan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Promoter Share (SKBBLP) price has decreased the most by 69.70% in FY 2081/82 and its LTP stands at Rs. 100.

Top Brokers:

In a significant surge of trading activity, Naasa Securities Co. Ltd. and Imperial Securities Limited have emerged as major players in the stock market. The latest data from the trading floor reveals staggering buy and sell amounts, reflecting a substantial influx of investments in FY 2081/82.

Naasa Securities Co. Ltd., with Broker No. 58, has reported a remarkable buy amount of Rs. 1.30 Kharba and a sell amount of Rs. 1.30 Kharba. Similarly, Imperial Securities Limited, identified by Broker No. 45, has witnessed remarkable trading activity. The buy amount reported by Imperial Securities Limited stands at Rs. 87.77 Arba, while the sell amount reached Rs. 83.85 Arba. 

Moreover, both Naasa Securities Co. Ltd. and Imperial Securities Limited have seen an impressive matching amount, indicating successful trade matches between buyers and sellers. Naasa Securities Co. Ltd. recorded a matching amount of Rs. 36.37 Arba, while Imperial Securities Limited achieved a matching amount of Rs. 14.39 Arba.

Top companies with the Highest Market Capitalizations: