New Stock Exchange Not Included in Government’s Action Plan

The Government of Nepal has decided not to prioritize establishing a new stock exchange to compete with the existing Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). Instead, the recently approved Economic Reform Implementation Action Plan 2025 has focused on restructuring NEPSE itself.

According to the plan, the government aims to increase the participation of the private sector and boost capital investment by reforming the current stock exchange. The action plan clearly mentions that NEPSE will undergo restructuring rather than facing competition from a new entity.

It further states that the restructuring process will be implemented and completed within one year. Despite earlier discussions in the market about the possibility of launching a second stock exchange, the government has opted to strengthen NEPSE instead. This shows that, for now, creating a competitive stock exchange is not part of the government's immediate priorities.