The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its upward momentum throughout the week, logging gains on all five trading days from Sunday to Thursday. The benchmark index surged by more than 40 points overall, reaching 2,676.03 points, signaling renewed investor interest and improved market sentiment.

According to NEPSE, a total of 62,999,604 shares worth Rs. 32.17 billion were traded during the week. Except for Tuesday, the daily turnover remained above the Rs. 6 billion mark, indicating strong trading activity across sectors.

Sunday: NEPSE Rises by 39.92 Points

The week began with a robust 39.92-point increase as the index reached 2,600.22 points on Sunday.
A total of 12.37 million shares worth Rs. 6.19 billion were traded.

Most sub-indices recorded gains except the mutual fund group.
Sagar Distillery, Bandipur Cable Car, and Jhapa Energy hit positive circuit levels, while People’s Hydropower declined by 7.56 percent, becoming the biggest loser of the day.

Monday: Strong Jump of 50.44 Points

On Monday, the index continued its upward rally, adding 50.44 points to close at 2,650.66 points.
The day saw a turnover of 13.17 million shares worth Rs. 6.98 billion.

Nepal Life Insurance topped the turnover chart with transactions worth Rs. 248.1 million.
Jhapa Energy once again soared 10 percent, triggering a positive circuit.
Sagar Distillery, Bandipur Cable Car, Swastik Laghubitta, and Srinagar Agro Tech all gained more than 9 percent.
Mabilung Energy, however, slipped by 4.44 percent.

Tuesday: Modest Gain of 5.32 Points

NEPSE added 5.32 points on Tuesday, closing at 2,655.99 points.
A total of 11.39 million shares worth Rs. 5.77 billion were traded, the lowest turnover of the week.

While the Development Bank, Life Insurance, Mutual Fund, and Trading sub-indices declined, all other sectors ended in the green.
The Hotel and Tourism sub-index led the day with a rise of 1.41 percent.

Bandipur Cable Car topped the turnover list with Rs. 269.9 million.
Jhapa Energy hit another 10 percent positive circuit, while Sagar Distillery and Srinagar Agro Tech also posted gains above 9 percent.
Joshi Hydropower, however, fell by 4.96 percent.

Wednesday: NEPSE Adds 9.61 Points

The market climbed further on Wednesday with a 9.61-point gain, closing at 2,665.60 points.
A total of 12.33 million shares worth Rs. 6.63 billion were traded through over 90,000 transactions.

Sub-indices of Finance, Investment, Life Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Non-Life Insurance slipped, while the remaining groups were positive.
The Hotel and Tourism sector increased by 0.99 percent.

NRN Infrastructure led the turnover chart with Rs. 624.3 million.
Jhapa Energy rose by another 10 percent, hitting a circuit for the fourth time this week.
Sagar Distillery, Swastik Laghubitta, Srinagar Agro Tech, River Falls Power, and Mahuli Laghubitta all gained over 9 percent.
Bottlers Nepal (Balaju) dropped 3.94 percent.

Thursday: Week Ends on a Positive Note

The final trading day of the week saw the index rise by 10.43 points to close at 2,678.03 points.
A total of 13.71 million shares worth Rs. 6.59 billion were traded on Thursday.

Sagar Distillery gained 10 percent, hitting a positive circuit.
Swastik Laghubitta, Srinagar Agro Tech, Jhapa Energy, and NRN Infrastructure all delivered gains of more than 9 percent.
Himstar Energy emerged as the biggest loser of the day.
The Banking sub-index rose by 1.49 percent, making it the highest-gaining group.

Market Outlook: Cautious Optimism Amid Policy Expectations

Despite the consistent upward rally, analysts say investor sentiment remains mixed.
The upcoming Monetary Policy Review is expected to play a decisive role in determining the future direction of NEPSE.

Although liquidity remains high and interest rates are low, credit expansion has not met expectations, which continues to weigh on economic activity.
Analysts argue that clear regulatory communication, proactive credit expansion support, and capital-market-friendly policies are essential to sustain the current momentum.

They add that political stability and a favorable environment ahead of the upcoming election could inject further psychological confidence into the market.