NEPSE ends flat again as turnover slips to NRs 2.5 billion

The benchmark NEPSE index stayed almost unchanged at 2,730.91 points on Monday, with declining turnover and mixed sector performance highlighting a cautious market mood.

-the_farsight | May 18, 2026, 5:40 p.m.

The NEPSE extended its period of stagnation for a second consecutive trading day, closing at 2,730.91 points on Monday, down just 1.03 points. The index has remained tightly range-bound over the past three sessions, signaling a lack of strong market direction.

Trading activity weakened compared to the previous session, with total turnover falling to around NRs 2.45 billion from NRs 3.1 billion on Friday. A total of 339 listed securities were traded, with over 5.8 million shares changing hands.

Market breadth remained slightly negative, as 119 companies posted gains while 132 declined and 18 remained unchanged.

Among gainers, Ingwa Hydropower led the market with an 8.42% rise to NRs 438 per share, followed by Bungul Hydropower, which climbed 6.32% to NRs 627.10.

On the downside, NIFRA Energy Debenture recorded the sharpest fall, dropping 5.26% to NRs 1,042.10, while SY Panel declined 3.60% to NRs 1,474.90.

Sahas Urja dominated turnover with Rs 843 million worth of shares traded, followed by Reliance Spinning Mills at NRs 734 million and SY Panel at NRs 713 million.

Sector-wise performance was mixed, with five sub-indices advancing and seven declining. The “Others” group was the worst performer, falling 2%, underscoring uneven sentiment across the market.

Overall, the session reflected subdued liquidity and cautious investor sentiment, with the index largely stuck in a narrow trading band.