Historic Year for Nepal's Capital Market: Turnover Hits Record Rs. 21.24 Kharba, IPOs Rise, and Market Cap Reaches Rs. 46.56 Kharba in FY 2081/82

Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) has announced a historic achievement in secondary market transactions for the fiscal year 2081/82, setting a new record for the highest-ever turnover. Alongside strong trading activity, other indicators of the capital market have also shown significant improvement.

According to NEPSE, the total turnover for FY 2081/82 reached Rs. 21.24 Kharba. This marks a 189.23% increase compared to Rs. 7.34 Kharba recorded in FY 2080/81, and exceeds the previous record of Rs. 14.54 Kharba from FY 2077/78.

As of the end of FY 2081/82, the number of listed companies reached 272, and total market capitalization climbed to Rs. 46.56 Kharba. This reflects a 31.05% year-on-year increase from Rs. 35.53 Kharba at the end of FY 2080/81.

The fiscal year also witnessed vibrant activity in the primary market. During the year, 3 companies were delisted while 4 companies were listed for the first time through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), collectively issuing 3.65 crore units of shares. Additionally, 11.20 lakh units were allocated to employees, while 4.32 crores were distributed to affected local residents. Furthermore, 37.81 crore unit shares were issued through mutual funds and collective investment schemes. Similarly, out of the 83 lakh units of debentures issued, only 80.42 lakh debentures have been listed in NEPSE.

NEPSE has reiterated its commitment to the continued development of Nepal’s capital market and extends its gratitude to the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Finance, Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), listed companies, regulatory bodies, market participants, investors, and all stakeholders for their support in achieving this milestone.