Nepal’s secondary market remained under pressure as the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) extended its decline for another trading session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and continued weakness in market momentum.

The benchmark NEPSE Index declined by 6.31 points (0.23%) to close at 2,705.45, following the previous session’s sharper decline. Despite opening higher at 2,772.51, the market failed to maintain early strength and gradually moved downward throughout the session. During the day, the index touched an intraday high of 2,722.81 before slipping to a low of 2,701.56 and eventually settling near the lower range.

Trading activity remained moderate. Investors traded more than 1.07 crore shares of 355 listed companies through 48,116 transactions, generating a total turnover of approximately Rs. 4.04 Arba. At the close, NEPSE’s total market capitalization stood at Rs. 46.22 Kharba, while float market capitalization reached Rs. 15.52 Kharba.

Liquidity Remains Active but Market Direction Stays Weak

Although daily turnover remained above the Rs. 4 Arba level, price movement suggested that buying confidence has not fully returned. Market participants appeared selective, with capital concentrating in a limited number of actively traded counters rather than broad-based accumulation.

Among individual stocks, Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd. (AKJCL) emerged as the most actively traded company of the session with turnover of Rs. 31.99 crores. The stock closed at Rs. 394.80, maintaining strong participation despite overall market weakness.

Select Stocks Outperform Despite Broad Market Pressure

While the broader market remained negative, selected counters delivered notable gains.

Sopan Pharmaceuticals Limited (SOPL) led the gainers’ chart after climbing 15.00% and closing at Rs. 703.10, becoming one of the strongest performers of the day.

On the losing side, Sayapatri Hydropower Limited (SPHL) recorded the largest decline, falling 4.90% to close at Rs. 602.00.

Sector Performance Shows Mixed Investor Interest

Sector-wise performance remained mixed.

The Trading Index emerged as the best-performing sector, posting a modest gain of 0.31%, indicating selective accumulation in trading-related stocks.

Meanwhile, the Finance Index recorded the steepest sectoral decline of 0.62%, reflecting continued pressure in financial counters.

What Investors Are Watching Next

With NEPSE now trading close to recent support levels, market participants are closely watching:

Whether turnover strengthens in upcoming sessions
Institutional participation trends
Banking liquidity conditions and interest rate outlook
Movement in large-cap banking and hydropower stocks
Technical reaction near support zones

For now, the market remains in consolidation mode, and investors appear to be adopting a cautious approach rather than aggressive positioning.

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