Calls Grow for SEBON to Halt Stock Market Transactions Until Stability Restored

Investor associations have called on the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to temporarily halt trading in the stock market, saying the ongoing political unrest has left investors exposed to panic and unnecessary losses.

In a memorandum submitted to SEBON, a coalition under the Capital Market Reform Campaign said the recent turmoil has unsettled public confidence and raised concerns over peace and security. They warned that in such a fragile environment, even small rumors could spark panic selling, causing harm, particularly to small and new investors.

The groups stressed that the market, already shaken by uncertainty, is at risk of further instability if trading continues without safeguards. They argued that pausing transactions for now would help calm nerves, protect investors, and prevent a deeper erosion of trust in the capital market.

The memorandum also noted that long-term stability of the financial system depends on broader political calm. Until then, they urged SEBON to act decisively in the interest of investors and the overall health of the market.