NEPSE Latest Update: Study Panel Suggests Big Changes, Interim Committee Proposed-January 13

• Nepse Talk
• Jan 13, 2026
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Kathmandu, January 13, 2026 —In the NEPSE latest update, the government has set up a study group to suggest big changes to the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). It has been suggested that the current board structure be thrown out and that an interim committee be set up to run and improve the stock market.

The Ministry of Finance got the report after looking into problems that have been going on for a long time with NEPSE’s daily activities and governance.

What the Report Says

According to the NEPSE latest update, the study committee believes NEPSE needs strong and professional leadership. According to the report:

• The current NEPSE board should be dissolved
  
• A temporary interim committee should be formed
  
• The interim body should include full-time experts, not part-time members
  
• The goal is to improve transparency, efficiency, and investor trust
  

The committee said the present system is slow and lacks clear responsibility.

Changes in Ownership Structure

Another important point in the NEPSE latest update is about ownership.
The government currently owns more than 58 percent of NEPSE.

The report suggests:

• Reducing the government’s shareholding
• Permit the entry of strategic & institutional investors
• Setting a cap on individual ownership to prevent control of companies by a few persons.

This would allow NEPSE to be more self-contained and market-oriented.

System and Market Reforms

The report also points out the areas where improvement is needed:

• Clearing & Settlement Systems
• Market Infrastructure
• SEBON Regulation Coordination

These measures are expected to increase the Nepal stock market’s compliance with international norms.

Why This Matters to Investors

If approved, the proposals will:

• NEPSE can also become more professional and transparent.
• Decision-making could be faster
• Investor confidence could be enhanced
• The Nepal Stock Exchange may experience long-term expansion

Market experts have described the above-mentioned reforms as necessary for the development of the capital market in Nepal

NepseTalk will remain your source of NEPSE latest updates as we move ahead through this process of reform.

Source: eKantipur