Secondary market turnover surges by 189% year-on-year, marking a new all-time high in Nepal’s capital market.
Nepal’s capital market witnessed a historic surge in secondary market activity during the fiscal year 2081/82, according to data released by the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). Several other key indicators of the market also showed notable improvement during the period.
Record-Breaking Turnover in Secondary Market
In fiscal year 2080/81, the total turnover in the secondary market stood at NPR 7 kharba 34 arba 68 crore. However, in FY 2081/82, this figure surged to NPR 21 kharba 24 arba 91 crore — an increase of 189.23%.
This sets a new all-time record, surpassing the previous highest turnover of NPR 14 kharba 54 arba 44 crore recorded in FY 2077/78.
Market Capitalization Sees Over 31% Growth
Market capitalization also experienced substantial growth.
By the end of Asar 2081 B.S., market capitalization stood at NPR 35 kharba 53 arba 67 crore.
By the end of Asar 2082 B.S., it had risen by 31.05% to reach NPR 46 kharba 56 arba 98 crore.
Listed Companies and Securities in FY 2081/82
At the end of FY 2081/82, the total number of listed companies on NEPSE reached 272.
- Delistings and Additions
- 3 companies were delisted due to mergers and acquisitions.
- 4 new companies were added through initial public offerings (IPOs).
- Securities Listed During the Year
A total of 80 crore 42 lakh 85 thousand units of securities were listed, broken down as follows:- 3 crore 65 lakh units through IPOs
- 11 lakh 20 thousand units through additional public offerings
- 4 crore 32 lakh 58 thousand government and local-level distributed shares
- 37 crore 81 lakh mutual fund units
- 83 lakh units of institutional bonds
NEPSE Expresses Gratitude
Acknowledging the robust growth and positive momentum in FY 2081/82, NEPSE extended its appreciation to the Ministry of Finance, Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), regulatory bodies, trading members, listed companies, merchant banks, CDS & Clearing Limited, investors, journalists, and all stakeholders involved in the capital market.
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