NEPSE Live — Nepal Stock Exchange
Nepal Stock Exchange index, market summary, top gainers and losers. Trading hours: Sun-Thu 11 AM - 3 PM NPT.
NEPSE Index
2,145.67
Sensitive Index
412.89
Float Index
156.23
| Total Turnover | Rs. 3.45 Billion |
| Total Traded Shares | 8,234,567 |
| Total Transactions | 45,678 |
| Total Scrips Traded | 234 |
| Advances | 145 |
| Declines | 78 |
| Unchanged | 11 |
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NABIL | 1,245 | +35 | +2.89% |
| NICA | 856 | +22 | +2.64% |
| SBL | 312 | +8 | +2.63% |
| GBIME | 478 | +11 | +2.36% |
| PRVU | 389 | +8 | +2.10% |
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHPC | 567 | -18 | -3.08% |
| UPPER | 345 | -9 | -2.54% |
| CHCL | 678 | -15 | -2.16% |
| NTC | 1,123 | -22 | -1.92% |
| NLIC | 890 | -14 | -1.55% |
About NEPSE
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the only stock exchange in Nepal. Established on January 13, 1994, NEPSE operates under the Securities Act 2007 and is regulated by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). It facilitates the trading of listed securities including company shares, government bonds, and debentures.
- Established: January 13, 1994
- Location: Singha Durbar Plaza, Kathmandu
- Trading Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM NPT
- Trading System: NEPSE Automated Trading System (NATS)
- Circuit Breaker: Price can move a maximum of +/- 10% per day
- Regulator: Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON)
How to Invest in NEPSE
If you want to start investing in the Nepal Stock Exchange, follow these steps:
- Open a Bank Account: You need a bank account at any commercial bank in Nepal that offers Demat (dematerialized) services.
- Open a Demat Account: Apply for a Demat account through your bank or a DP (Depository Participant). This account holds your shares in electronic form.
- Get Mero Share: Register at meroshare.cdsc.com.np using your Demat account details. Mero Share is used for applying to IPOs and managing your share portfolio.
- Select a Broker: Choose a SEBON-licensed stockbroker. There are 50 licensed brokers in Nepal. You can find the list on the NEPSE website.
- Start Trading: Contact your broker to buy/sell shares, or use the TMS (Trading Management System) for online trading if your broker supports it.
IPO Investments
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are a popular way to invest in NEPSE. Companies issue shares to the public for the first time through IPOs. You can apply for IPOs through Mero Share using your Demat account. The minimum application is typically 10 units (kittas).
About Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) was established on January 13, 1994, as the sole securities exchange in the country. It operates under the Securities Act 2007 and is regulated by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). NEPSE facilitates the trading of company shares, government bonds, debentures, and mutual fund units. Trading hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Nepal Standard Time (NPT), with Friday and Saturday being market holidays.
The NEPSE Index is the benchmark indicator of market performance, calculated using a market capitalization-weighted methodology. When the NEPSE Index rises, it indicates that the overall market value of listed companies is increasing, and vice versa. Other important indices include the Sensitive Index (tracking select blue-chip stocks) and the Float Index (based on free-float shares). NEPSE currently has over 230 listed companies across sectors including commercial banking, development banking, finance, insurance, hydropower, manufacturing, hotels, and microfinance.
How to Invest in NEPSE
To start investing in the Nepal Stock Exchange, you first need to open a Demat (dematerialized) account through a Depository Participant (DP), which is typically a bank or brokerage firm. You will need your Nepali citizenship certificate or passport, recent photographs, and a bank account. Once your Demat account is active, register on MEROSHARE (meroshare.cdsc.com.np) – the online portal managed by CDS and Clearing Ltd. (CDSC) – to apply for IPOs and manage your share portfolio electronically.
Next, select a SEBON-licensed stockbroker from the 50 authorized brokers in Nepal. Your broker will execute buy and sell orders on your behalf through the NEPSE Automated Trading System (NATS). Many brokers now offer TMS (Trading Management System) for online trading, allowing you to place orders from your computer or mobile phone. For IPO investments, you can apply through MEROSHARE using the C-ASBA process, where the application amount is blocked (not debited) in your bank account until allotment is confirmed. The minimum application for most IPOs is 10 units (kittas).