Nepal’s stock market closed lower on the final trading day of the Nepali calendar year 2081 BS (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025), despite a notable uptick in trading activity.

On Sunday, April 13, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped by 0.32% (8.62 points), settling at 2,662.08 points. This followed a 0.2% decline on the previous trading day, continuing a downward trend.

However, market activity picked up. Daily turnover soared to over Rs 6.28 billion—up from Rs 5.63 billion on Thursday—indicating heightened investor engagement. A total of more than 13 million shares changed hands through 54,361 transactions.

Despite increased trading volume, overall market capitalization edged down to Rs 4.425 trillion, compared to Rs 4.439 trillion in the prior session.

Of the traded companies, 157 saw their share prices fall, while 88 advanced and one remained unchanged. 

Interestingly, both the Sensitive Index and the Sensitive Float Index posted slight gains, rising by 0.09% and 0.10%, respectively. In contrast, the broader Float Index declined by 0.21%.

Among the top performers of the day were 12% Goodwill Finance Limited Debenture 2083 (GWFD83) and Nepal Micro Insurance Company Limited (NMIC), both of which hit the upper circuit limits. Conversely, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) led the day’s losers, tumbling by 10%.

In terms of turnover, CEDB Hydropower Development Company (CHDC) topped the list, followed by NRN Infrastructure and Development Limited (NRN) and Radhi Bidyut Company Limited (RADHI).

Of the 13 sectoral indices, only four closed in positive territory. The Investment Index led the gainers with a 1.68% rise, while the Trading Index posted the sharpest loss, falling 1.4%.