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SEBON2 min read
SEBON’s Sweeping Overhaul: A Strategic Reset for Nepal’s Capital Market
Finally, the new rules introduce crucial transparency safeguards for corporate behavior and mutual fund operations. Promoters and major shareholders holding 5 percent or more equity are now legally bound to provide a 15-day advance notice before offloading substantial stakes, mitigating sudden supply shocks and information asymmetries for retail participants. Additionally, open-ended mutual funds must now publish daily Net Asset Value (NAV) and transaction breakdowns transparently. By coupling technological expansion with strict accountability, SEBON’s latest blueprint signals a decisive shift toward a mature, rule-bound, and investor-centric financial ecosystem.
Dipesh Ghimire26 Aug, 2026
Commercial Banks1 min read
Commercial Banks See Dip in Deposits: Total Collection Contracts by Over Rs 21 Billion in Shrawan
Other notable movements during the month included Kumari Bank adding Rs 10.84 billion and Laxmi Sunrise Bank expanding by Rs 5.02 billion. Meanwhile, institutions like Agricultural Development Bank, Prabhu Bank, and Himalayan Bank experienced contractions ranging in the multi-billions. While a minor monthly outflow of over Rs 21 billion is unlikely to trigger an immediate liquidity crisis—given the system's current surplus—it underscores the uneven distribution of capital and fluid cash management strategies across the banking industry as the new fiscal year gets underway.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
Beni Hydropower IPO1 min read
Beni Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from Bhadra 22
Beni Hydropower currently operates the 19.8 MW Upper Solu Khola Hydropower Project. Retail investors can submit their applications through all C-ASBA member banks and financial institutions licensed by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), as well as via the online 'Mero Share' platform managed by CDS and Clearing Limited.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
Nepal Rastra Bank1 min read
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Vacancies for 34 Contractual Positions, Prioritizes Pensioners
Prospective candidates must submit their applications through the 'Career' section on the NRB's official website. An examination fee of Rs 800 has been fixed, which can be processed through the online payment gateways available on the portal. The central bank stated that the final selection will be based on written, practical, and interview rounds—depending on the volume of applications—with all examinations scheduled to take place in Kathmandu.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
Margin Lending2 min read
The Margin Lending Paradox: Rs 15 Billion Broker War Chest Meets Investor Apathy
Ultimately, the architecture for broker-led margin lending has been successfully built, but it stands empty. Until macroeconomic indicators improve and regulatory bodies project a unified, pro-market stance, the Rs 15 billion war chest will serve only as a theoretical buffer rather than an active market catalyst.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
Bank 2 min read
Race for Dashain Payouts: Six Banks Await Central Bank Nod as Everest Commands 38% Dividend Capacity
Expectations across the commercial banking sector are already running high, spurred by early regulatory clearances in the lower-tier banking segments. Kamana Sewa and Shangrila Development Bank have already navigated the NRB’s pre-approval maze successfully. For the tens of thousands of retail investors holding commercial bank stocks, all eyes are now firmly fixed on the central bank's next move.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
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Public Debt2 min read
A Fiscal Paradox: Forex Gains Mask Nepal’s Escalating Debt Trap as Servicing Costs Outpace New Borrowing
The broader macroeconomic implications of these Shrawan indicators are severe. The government has already been forced to allocate a colossal Rs 417.88 billion of this year’s budget exclusively for debt servicing, and nearly 6 percent of that was exhausted in the very first month. As a significant portion of national revenue continues to be swallowed by mandatory principal and interest payments, fiscal space is shrinking rapidly. If this trend persists, the government will face an agonizing squeeze on capital expenditure, stifling infrastructure development and ultimately paralyzing the very economic growth required to pay off the mounting Rs 3 trillion debt mountain.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
Economic2 min read
Political Stability Fails to Break Economic Stasis: First Month Revenue Rings Alarm Bells
Ultimately, the data suggests that setting inflated targets will not cure the state's financial ailments. If this two-thirds majority government is to prove it is genuinely different from its predecessors, it must transition from setting superficial goals to initiating ruthless structural reforms. Until the administration summons the political will to dismantle the informal economy and heavily penalize institutionalized tax evasion, annual revenue targets will remain nothing more than a statistical mirage.
Dipesh Ghimire25 Aug, 2026
NTC2 min read
Nepal Telecom Sets Stringent Criteria for Brokerage Partnerships, Signaling a Push for Institutional-Grade Trading
For the broader domestic stock market, this development is a strong indicator of market maturity. As corporate heavyweights like Nepal Telecom streamline their secondary market operations, it forces domestic brokerage firms to elevate their financial health, technological infrastructure, and institutional service standards to secure such lucrative accounts. This rigorous selection process is likely to spark intense competition among top-tier brokers, ultimately contributing to a more professional and robust capital market ecosystem.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Aug, 2026
Top2 min read
40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project Reaches Completion: A Triumph Over Decades of Setbacks
By seamlessly integrating into the Kaligandaki corridor's 220 kV Dana-Kushma transmission line via the LILO (Line In Line Out) system, Rahughat will significantly bolster voltage stability and regional energy independence. The four transmission towers required for this integration are already erected, signaling that commercial generation is imminent.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Aug, 2026

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All Articles — Page 6

SEBON’s Sweeping Overhaul: A Strategic Reset for Nepal’s Capital Market

Commercial Banks See Dip in Deposits: Total Collection Contracts by Over Rs 21 Billion in Shrawan

Beni Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from Bhadra 22

Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Vacancies for 34 Contractual Positions, Prioritizes Pensioners

The Margin Lending Paradox: Rs 15 Billion Broker War Chest Meets Investor Apathy

Race for Dashain Payouts: Six Banks Await Central Bank Nod as Everest Commands 38% Dividend Capacity

A Fiscal Paradox: Forex Gains Mask Nepal’s Escalating Debt Trap as Servicing Costs Outpace New Borrowing

Political Stability Fails to Break Economic Stasis: First Month Revenue Rings Alarm Bells

Nepal Telecom Sets Stringent Criteria for Brokerage Partnerships, Signaling a Push for Institutional-Grade Trading

40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project Reaches Completion: A Triumph Over Decades of Setbacks

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

Insights & Analysis

All Articles — Page 6

SEBON’s Sweeping Overhaul: A Strategic Reset for Nepal’s Capital Market

Commercial Banks See Dip in Deposits: Total Collection Contracts by Over Rs 21 Billion in Shrawan

Beni Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from Bhadra 22

Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Vacancies for 34 Contractual Positions, Prioritizes Pensioners

The Margin Lending Paradox: Rs 15 Billion Broker War Chest Meets Investor Apathy

Race for Dashain Payouts: Six Banks Await Central Bank Nod as Everest Commands 38% Dividend Capacity

A Fiscal Paradox: Forex Gains Mask Nepal’s Escalating Debt Trap as Servicing Costs Outpace New Borrowing

Political Stability Fails to Break Economic Stasis: First Month Revenue Rings Alarm Bells

Nepal Telecom Sets Stringent Criteria for Brokerage Partnerships, Signaling a Push for Institutional-Grade Trading

40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project Reaches Completion: A Triumph Over Decades of Setbacks