Gold price rises Rs 1,800 per tola last week despite late-week decline

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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 61.41 points, or 2.35 percent, last week as shares of hydropower and insurance companies came under heavy selling pressure following the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods. The secondary market opened the week at 2,618.72 points and closed at 2,557.31 points. During the week, the index reached a high of 2,620.13 points and dropped to a low of 2,517.79 points, resulting in a volatility range of 102.34 points.

29-AUG-2026 08:03 PM

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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply by 35.92 points to close at 2,558.35 on Wednesday, with hydropower companies operating in areas affected by flooding along the Bhote Koshi River facing heavy selling pressure. Hydropower stocks in the flood-affected areas recorded some of the steepest declines of the session. Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company fell 15 percent to hit the negative circuit limit.

26-AUG-2026 07:30 PM

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Nepal’s stock market extended its losing streak on Tuesday, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index falling 5.30 points to close at 2,594.27. Despite the decline in the benchmark index, trading activity increased during the session. Total turnover reached Rs 4.10 billion, up from Rs 3.23 billion on the previous trading day.

25-AUG-2026 05:51 PM