Finance Minister Announces Restructuring of Nepal Stock Exchange

During the budget speech for the fiscal year 2082/83, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel announced the government’s plan to launch the secondary market for bonds, marking a major step toward deepening Nepal’s capital markets. The introduction of the secondary bond market will enable investors to trade bonds after their initial issuance, providing greater liquidity and more investment opportunities.

Furthermore, Minister Paudel emphasized the need to restructure the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The restructuring will focus on modernizing the exchange’s infrastructure and governance to make it more robust, efficient, and responsive to the evolving needs of investors and market participants.

By improving NEPSE and launching the secondary bond market, the government aims to build a more vibrant and resilient secondary market in Nepal. These measures are expected to increase investor confidence, attract greater participation from both domestic and foreign investors, and contribute to the growth and stability of the country’s financial system.

To support this initiative, the government will implement new digital systems aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and security in market operations. These modern technologies will help protect investors by ensuring faster transaction processing, real-time information sharing, and stronger safeguards against fraud or manipulation.