NEPSE Index Loses For Third Consecutive Day; Only One Sector Closes at Green
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 3:31 PM on Highlight News, Stock Market,
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a double digit fall today, falling by 19.34 points (0.73%) to close at 2,622.48. This follows a loss of 2.01 points in the previous trading session.
The benchmark index opened at 2,644.42 and fluctuated between an intraday high of 2,646.86 and a low of 2,616.17 before settling at the close. Total turnover for the day amounted to Rs. 5.07 Arba, with 15,196,982 shares traded across 347 companies through 55,246 transactions. The total market capitalization stood at Rs. 45.11 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 15.21 Kharba.
Agricultural Bond (9 Year) (ADBLB87) topped the turnover chart, recording transactions worth Rs. 50.68 crores. The company’s stock closed at Rs. 1,012.00.
Sarvottam Paints Industries Limited (SAPIL) hit the upper circuit with a 15.00% gain. The stock closed at Rs. 524.60.
Meanwhile, Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut Company Limited (SMJC) recorded the Highest fall, falling by 10.63%. The last traded price of the company was Rs. 429.00.
Among sectors, the Trading Index recorded the highest gain, gaining by 0.41%, while the Manufacturing And Processing recorded the highest loss, down 1.40%.
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