Nepal Government to Restructure NEPSE; Introduces Intraday Trading, Short Selling, and Derivatives

The Government of Nepal has announced a major restructuring plan for the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) alongside the phase-by-phase introduction of advanced financial instruments, including intraday trading, short selling, and derivative instruments.

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made this announcement while presenting the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) during a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, May 29, 2026.

To transform the country's capital market into a more disciplined, well-regulated, and investor-friendly environment, the government plans to strategically enhance the capacity of its regulatory bodies. Furthermore, the new fiscal policy aims to strengthen technology-driven trading systems and bolster robust investor protection mechanisms.