NEPSE to Undergo Structural Reforms; NRNs to Be Granted Access to Secondary Market

The government has announced significant policy measures aimed at reforming Nepal’s capital market in the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83. As part of this initiative, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is set to undergo structural restructuring to improve operational efficiency and enhance overall market competitiveness.

Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, while presenting the federal budget on Thursday, stated that reforms would be introduced to modernize NEPSE, making it more dynamic and responsive to investor needs. The restructuring is expected to include technological upgrades, procedural simplifications, and institutional realignment.

In another notable move, the government has also decided to allow Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to participate in Nepal’s secondary capital market. A new provision will be established to grant NRNs permission to engage in trading activities on the secondary market platform, a step aimed at encouraging greater diaspora investment in Nepal’s financial sector.

These measures reflect the government's commitment to broadening the investor base and creating a more inclusive and efficient market ecosystem.