The Nepalese stock market opened the week in red as the Nepse Index fell to 2,614 points. Trading turnover dropped to NPR 6.69 billion, with most sectors, including trade and hydropower, recording losses.
Nepal Verified News
Sun Feb 22 2026
The Nepalese stock market opened the week on a negative note, with all major indices falling on Sunday, the first trading day of the week.
The Nepse Index dropped by 27.59 points, closing at 2,614 points, reflecting a broad decline in market sentiment. Trading turnover also saw a notable decline, falling from NPR 8.36 billion recorded on Tuesday to NPR 6.69 billion today.
Among the companies traded, 34 saw their share prices increase, 220 declined, and 7 remained unchanged, indicating widespread selling pressure.
Sectoral indices also recorded mixed losses. The Banking sector fell by 0.52%, while Development Banks dropped 1.41%. Finance fell by 0.56%, and the Hotel and Tourism sector declined 1.09%. Hydropower experienced the steepest sectoral fall at 1.81%, followed by Investment at 0.94%, Life Insurance at 0.73%, and Production and Processing at 1.02%. Other sectors, including Microfinance (-0.48%), Non-Life Insurance (-0.42%), and Trade (-3.59%), also faced losses.
Overall, Sunday’s trading session reflected cautious investor sentiment, with most sectors showing declines, particularly trade and hydropower, indicating a cautious start to the week for Nepal’s stock market.
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