Stock Market Closes Higher on First Trading Day of 2082 BS

Nepal’s stock market closed higher Tuesday, April 15, the first trading day of Nepali calendar year 2082 BS (mid-April 2025 to mid-April 2026).

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 27.14 points, or 1.01%, closing at 2,689.22, reversing a 0.32% loss recorded on Sunday, the final trading day of 2081 BS. Market was closed on Monday due to the New Year holiday.

Investor activity was notably robust, with daily turnover jumping to Rs 8.54 billion—up from Rs 6.28 billion on Sunday. More than 21.5 million shares were exchanged in 69,364 transactions, indicating a strong resurgence in market participation. Alongside the trading volume, overall market capitalization also saw a healthy rise, growing from Rs 4.25 trillion to Rs 4.47 trillion.

A majority of listed companies posted gains. Out of the total traded, 212 saw their share prices rise, while only 34 declined.

All major NEPSE indices closed in positive territory. The Sensitive Index climbed 0.91%, the Sensitive Float Index rose 0.94%, and the Float Index advanced by 1.11%.

Several companies stood out among the top performers. Corporate Development Bank Ltd. (CORBL), Green Development Bank Ltd. (GRDBL), and Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd. (SAPDBL) all hit the upper circuit limit. Close behind were Nepal Micro Insurance Company Ltd. (NMIC) and Crest Micro Life Insurance Ltd. (CREST), with share prices rising by 9.99% and 9.98%, respectively.

On the downside, Balephi Hydropower Ltd. (BHL) led the losers with a 9.69% decline. Despite the drop, BHL topped the turnover chart for the day, followed by NRN Infrastructure and Development Ltd. (NRN) and Radhi Bidyut Company Ltd. (RADHI).

Sector-wise, 11 out of 13 indices ended in the green. The Investment Index led with a gain of 2.71%, while the Mutual Fund and Trading indices edged down by 0.07% and 0.64%, respectively.

Nepal’s stock market closed higher Tuesday, April 15, the first trading day of Nepali calendar year 2082 BS (mid-April 2025 to mid-April 2026).

A majority of listed companies posted gains. Out of the total traded, 212 saw their share prices rise, while only 34 declined.

All major NEPSE indices closed in positive territory. The Sensitive Index climbed 0.91%, the Sensitive Float Index rose 0.94%, and the Float Index advanced by 1.11%.

Sector-wise, 11 out of 13 indices ended in the green. The Investment Index led with a gain of 2.71%, while the Mutual Fund and Trading indices edged down by 0.07% and 0.64%, respectively.