NEPSE Index Loses For Second Consecutive Day ; All Sectors Close at Red

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 3:46 PM on Highlight News, Stock Market,

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a moderate loss today, falling by 21.15 points (0.78%) to close at 2,663.18. This follows a loss of 1.20 points in the previous trading session.

 

The benchmark index opened at 2685.42 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,687.17 and a low of 2,659.80 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 4.07 Arba, with 10,761,396 shares traded across 343 companies through 52,272 transactions. The total market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.76 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.49 Kharba.

 

Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. (KKHC) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 40.66 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 315.90.

 

Everest Colour Limited (ECL) led the gainers' list with a 14.99% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 1,731.40.

 

Meanwhile, Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd (SAPDBL) recorded the Highest fall, falling by 13.43%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 831.10. 

Among sectors, the Manufacturing and Processing recorded the highest fall, falling by 1.31%, while the Finance Index recorded the least loss, down 0.14%.

 

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